The Changing Global Order
What is the state of international power relations, and how can global peace and stability be preserved? This course introduces you to some of the most important theories of international relations, demonstrates how the global order is evolving and analyzes how various international and regional institutions contribute to global peace and security. You'll learn about research findings on international organizations' and actors' capacity to help prevent or end violent conflict, what techniques are used to negotiate accords, and how the best foundations for long-term peace are built. It will also look at the European Union's involvement in diplomacy and efforts to avert violence, as well as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the African Union's commitment to the prevention of conflict and war.
You'll look at the United Nations Security Council and examine how its membership could be changed to better represent the current global order's power dynamics. You will grasp essential concepts and get insights into how the academic study of international relations and international organization contributes to the search for global stability and peace in practice through quizzes and exercises that test your understanding of these areas.
This course offers:
- Flexible deadlines: Reset deadlines in accordance with your schedule.
- Shareable Certificate: Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online: Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Intermediate Level
- Approx. 30 hours to complete
- Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
Course ratings: 4.7/5
Enroll here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/changing-global-order
