International Relations in the Asia-Pacific Region 2104-UPIR-D5IRAP
1. Introduction - Concept of Indo-Pacific and Asia-Pacific
2. Role of US in Asia
3. Regional powers- China’s role in Asia
4. Regional powers-- India’s role in Asia
5. Regional powers-- Japan’s role in Asia
6. Organizations and international forums in Asia: SAARC, IORA, BIMSTEC, ASEAN, ASEM, SCO, APEC, ARF, EAS, CPTP, RCEP
7. Security threats: Territorial disputes – India, Pakistan, China, South China Sea, Korean Peninsula
8. Economic, ecological, energy security
9. Students' projects
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Term 2023Z:
1. Introduction - Concept of Indo-Pacific and Asia-Pacific |
Term 2024Z:
1. Introduction - Concept of Indo-Pacific and Asia-Pacific |
Type of course
elective monographs
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Mode
General: Classroom | Term 2024Z: Blended learning | Term 2023Z: Blended learning |
Learning outcomes
After the course the student has basic knowledge of the international relations in Asia-Pacific. The student knows the characteristics of the region and it's specific traits, can also identify the key problems and conflicts. The student is also able to describe the politics of most important states within the region of East Asia and Asia Pacific.
Assessment criteria
Class participation 30%
Students' project: 20%
Final exam: 50 % (essay)
Bibliography
- Michael Yahuda “International Poltics of the Asia-Pacific” Routledge, 2011
- David Shambaugh, Michael Yahuda „International Relations of Asia” Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2008
- Anthony McGrew, Christopher Brook ed. “Asia- Pacific in the new world order” New York 2000
- Richard Robison ed. “Routledge handbook of Southeast Asian Politics “ New York 2012
- Gilbert Rozman ed. “China’s Foreign Policy” New York 2012
- Amitav Acharya ed. “Constructing a Security Community in Southeast Asia” New York 2001
- Liselotte Odgaard “The Balance of Power in Asia-Pacific Security” New York 2007
- N. Ganesan, Ramses Amer “International Relations in Southeast Asia” Singapore 2010
- Rex Li “A Rising China and security in East Asia” London 2012
- Stephen Hoadley, Jurgen Ruland “Asian security reassessed” Singapore 2012
- William Tow “Asia-Pacific strategic relations” Cambridge 2009
- Derek McDougall “Asia Pacific in World Politics” Boulder 2007
- Jakub Zajaczkowski, Jivanta Schoetlli, manish Thapa "India in Contemporary World: Polity, Economy and International Relations"
- B. Kratiuk, J. Van den Bosch, A. Jaskólska, Y. Sato (red.) "Handbook of Indo-Pacific Studies", Routledge India, 2023
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Term 2023Z:
- Michael Yahuda “International Poltics of the Asia-Pacific” Routledge, 2011 |
Term 2024Z:
- Michael Yahuda “International Poltics of the Asia-Pacific” Routledge, 2011 |
Notes
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Term 2023Z:
Map test: 20% |
Term 2024Z:
Map test: 20% |
Additional information
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