The students
• apply central terms and definitions of the scientific study of global, cross-border exchange processes.
• distinguish between central theoretical perspectives on global relations.
• identify and discuss relevant actors in global relations.
• analyse the different dimensions of global relations.
• discuss current dynamics and issues in global relations.

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• Central terminology and definitions of the academic study of global, cross-border processes in the VUCA world
• Overview of central theoretical perspectives on global relations
• Actors in global relations, esp. states, international organisations, transnational actors (NGOs, multinational corporations), sub-state actors (federal states, regions, municipalities)
• Dimensions of global relations in the VUCA world, esp.
- the global system (United Nations, world economic system)
- regional systems (regional integration processes), state systems (foreign policy of selected case studies with focus on the Alps-Adriatic region)
- transnational systems (case study of cross-border cooperation of sub-state actors with focus on the Alps-Adriatic region)
• Current dynamics and issues in global relations

Baylis, J. et al. (2017): The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 7. Aufl. Oxford: OUP.
Boulton, J./Allen P. M./Bowman, C. (2015): Embracing Complexity: Strategic Perspectives for an Age of Turbulence. Oxford: OUP.
Cudworth, E./Hobden, S. (2011): Posthuman International Relations: Complexity, Ecologism and Global Politics. London: Zed Books.
Dunne, T. et al. (Hrsg.) (2021): International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, 5. Aufl. Oxford: OUP.
Kavalski, E. (Hrsg.) (2015): Encounters with World Affairs: An Introduction to International Relations. Farnham: Ashgate.
Krell, G./Schlotter, P. (2018): Weltbilder und Weltordnung: Einführung in die Theorie der internationalen Beziehungen, 5. Aufl. Baden-Baden: Nomos.
Sauer, F./Masala, C. (Hrsg.) (2017): Handbuch Internationale Beziehungen. Wiesbaden: SpringerVS.
Schimmelfennig, F. (2021): Internationale Politik, 6. Aufl. Paderborn: Schöningh UTB.

Interactive theoretical and application-oriented lecture and discussion, group work

Cumulative module grade: The individual course grade of ILV "Global Relationships" is incorporated into the overall module grade and is weighted in accordance with its assigned ECTS Credits.
Assessment type: continuous assessment
Assessment method(s): collaboration and participation in class, written assignment