Conducted in terms: 2023L, 2024L

Erasmus code: 14.6

ISCED code: 0312

ECTS credits: 3

Language: Polish

Organized by: Faculty of Political Science and International Studies

Economic Diplomacy 2104-M-D4DYEK-MPH

The aim of the classes is to familiarize students with the most important theoretical issues in the field of modern economic diplomacy. Due to changes in international economic relations and the evolution of the subjective and objective structure of the international environment, the role of economic interests in implementing the state's foreign policy is increasing. The classes include an analysis of the tasks and tools of commercial and economic diplomacy as well as the activities of new entities in international economic relations. Theoretical considerations will be extended with a case study and will include an analysis of models, organizational systems and tools of economic diplomacy of Poland, the European Union, the United States and China. The mechanisms of economic diplomacy, the role of non-state entities and contemporary trends in economic diplomacy will be discussed. This will be supplemented by the issue of national branding and branding strategies of selected countries.

Term 2023L:

The aim of the course is to enable students to develop an advanced understanding of the most important theoretical issues in the field of modern economic diplomacy. In the wake of changes in international economic relations and the evolution of the subjective and objective scope of the international environment, the role of economic interests in foreign policy has increased. The course includes an analysis of the objectives and tools of commercial and economic diplomacy, as well as the functioning of the new entities in international economic relations. The theoretical considerations are supplemented with case studies and include an analysis of models and tools of economic diplomacy in Poland, selected European countries, as well as in developed and developing economies, and the EU. The module also covers an exploration of the mechanisms of economic diplomacy during international conflicts, including the types and examples of international economic sanctions, as well as economic motives for granting and allocating the development aid by states.

Seminar topics:
- The concept and origins of economic diplomacy. The evolution of the scope of the traditional diplomacy. New areas of diplomatic activity.
- Economic diplomacy in IR theory. Economic security and prosperity as an integral part of national interests.
- Diplomacy in the wake of changes in international economic relations. The evolution of subjective and objective scope of international economic environment. The process of “economization” of foreign policy.
- The tools and objectives of modern economic diplomacy. Economic and commercial diplomacy.
- The structure and actors of economic diplomacy: basic organizational models (export promotion agencies, business organizations and economic interest groups, self-regulatory business organizations).
- Contexts of economic diplomacy: macro and micro level, multilateral (global, regional) and bilateral frameworks.
- The model of economic diplomacy in Poland - evolution and characteristics. History of Polish economic diplomacy.
- Economic diplomacy in developed and developing countries.
- The EU's economic diplomacy. Protecting the interests of the EU in the global market.
- Economic diplomacy and international conflicts: international economic sanctions. Economic motives for granting and allocating the development aid by states.

Term 2024L:

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Course coordinators

Barbara Regulska-Ingielewicz

Learning outcomes

KNOWLEDGE:
W_01: A student makes informed judgments and is able to describe an evolution of the structure of economic international environment, as well as the evolution of the diplomatic tools in the face of changes in international economic relations.
W_02: A student is able to explain the tools and objectives of modern economic diplomacy at the multilateral (global, regional) and bilateral level.
W_03: A student understands and is able to explain the specific characteristics of economic diplomacy in developed, as well as emerging economies.
W_04: A student indicates the conditining and tools of economic diplomacy in international conflicts and the role and types of international economic sanctions.

SKILLS:
U_01: A student uses theoretical knowledge of economic diplomacy to critically evaluate the current international situation.
U_02: A student makes informed judgments and formulates hypotheses necessary for the description of the conditioning and mechanisms of economic diplomacy in Poland, and other (discussed in class) countries.

COMPETENCIES:
K_01 A student demonstrates a thoughtful assessment and an ability to draw conclusions from contemporary international events.
K_02 A student actively participates in discussions.

S2_W01, S2_W03, S2_W07, S2_U04, S2_U05, S2_U06, S2_U02, S2_U03, S2_K01, S2_K02

Assessment criteria

Course assessment weighting: Final test covering 100% of the coursework (70% of the final grade); active participation in class discussion and individual project/presentation (30% of the final grade).

Practical placement

Not required.

Bibliography

Learing resources:

Introductory reading:

Molendowski, E., Polan, W., Dyplomacja gospodarcza: Rola i znaczenie w polityce zagranicznej państwa, Oficyna Wolters Kluwer Business, Kraków, 2007.

Surmacz, B. (red.), Nowe oblicza dyplomacji, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej, Lublin, 2013.

Bayne, N., Woolcock, S. (red.), The New Economic Diplomacy. Decision-making and Negotiation in International Economic Relations, Ashgate, Aldershot, 2011.

Woolcock, S., European Union Economic Diplomacy. The Role of the EU in External Economic Relations, Ashgate, Farnham, 2012.

(Selected) Recommended reading:

Lee, D., Hudson, D., The old and new significance of political economy in diplomacy, “Review of International Studies”, 2004, numer 30, s.343 – 360.

Kostecki, M., Naray, O., Commercial Diplomacy and International Business, “Clingendael Discussion Paper in Diplomacy”, Clingendael Institute, Haga, 2007, s. 1-41.

Pigman, G. A., Making Room at the Negotiating Table: The Growth of Diplomacy between Nation-State Governments and Non-State Economic Entities, “Diplomacy & Statecraft”, 2005, numer 16:2, s. 385-401.

Marchewka-Bartkowiak, K., Dyplomacja ekonomiczna w Polsce – organizacja, zadania i kierunki działalności, „Analizy BAS”, 2014, numer 6 (110).

Saner R., Yiu L., International economic diplomacy: Mutations in post-modern times, “Discussion Papers in Diplomacy”, Clingendael Institute, Haga, 2003, s. 1-35.

Bergeijk, A.G., Okano-Heijmans , Melissen, J., M., Economic Diplomacy: Economic and Political Perspectives, Koninklijke Brill, Leiden, 2011.

Rana S.K., Economic diplomacy: the experience of developing states, [w:] Rana S.K., The new economic diplomacy, Ashgate Publishing, Hampshire 2007.

Lenway, S.A., Between War and Commerce: Economic Sanctions as a Tool of Statecraft, “International Organization, 1988, t.42, numer 2, s.397–426.

Pigman, G., Contemporary Diplomacy, Polity Press, Cambridge, 2010.
Sutor, J, Prawo dyplomatyczne i konsularne, LexisNexis, Warszawa 2010.

Ryszka, J., Sankcje gospodarcze wobec podmiotów zewnętrznych w prawie i praktyce Unii Europejskiej, TNOIK, Toruń 2008.

Kopiński, D., Pomoc rozwojowa, , Difin, Warszawa, 2011.