Bachelor 2025/2026

Geopolitical Economy

Type: Elective course (International Programme 'International Relations and Global Studies')

Delivered by: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

When: 3 year, 1, 2 module

Open to: students of one campus

Language: English

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This course offers a reinterpretation of the historical development of the international system, challenging mainstream perspectives on US hegemony, globalization, and empire. Building on alternative intellectual traditions, the course explores how class dynamics and national interests shape international economic relations. Students will critically assess the foundations of dominant theories in International Political Economy (IPE) and International Relations (IR) and analyze how past and present crises influence global governance and economic strategies.