International Relations and International Security in the Arctic 2100-ERASMUS-IRIS
Topics of the ten classes are:
The Arctic : the region of cooperation or competion ?
Military and security problems in the Arctic
Economic projects , natural resources as subjects of international
relations and security in the High North
Russia’s Arctic Policy
The United States Arctic Policy
China , India and Asian Tigers in the High North
Arctic Council
Russia’s invasion 2022 of Ukraine and it is impacts on international
relations and security the Arctic
The NSR
Icebreakers: tools for the power game in the Arctic?
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
After finishing this course students should:
understand the main developments, problems and perspectives of IR and
IS, in the Arctic
have knowledge on Arctic policies of the region and other actors
become familiar with opportunities and problems offered by the Arctic
region to IR and IS
strengthen analytical skills and critical thinking
develop the skills to formulate critical conclusions
strengthen the skills how to work with information and sources
strategically
develop the ability to discuss actively and reasonably with respect to
other students
strengthen students presentation skills through discussions and individual
presentations
create or strengthen teamwork skills of students through group works and
presentations
Assessment criteria
Quality of participation in workshops/ individual and team works/
presentations.
Bibliography
Bibliography
1.Gunhild Hoogensen Gjørv, Marc Lanteigne, Horatio Sam-Aggrey (eds.)
2022. Routledge Handbook of Arctic Security, Routledge.
Dr. Nurlan Aliyev
2. Peter Hough .2013. International Politics of the Arctic: Coming in from the
Cold, Routledge.
3. Additional readings will be suggested for a given session topic: articles,
reports and online resources will be suggested
Additional information
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