MVZ182 The Contemporary Transformation of the International System

Fakulta sociálních studií
podzim 2009
Rozsah
1/1/0. 6 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
John Frederick Wilton, B.A. (Hons), M. Soc Sc, Ph.D. (přednášející), PhDr. Petr Suchý, Ph.D. (zástupce)
Garance
PhDr. Petr Suchý, Ph.D.
Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Rozvrh
Po 2. 11. 18:00–19:30 U42, Út 3. 11. 14:00–15:40 U53, Čt 5. 11. 8:00–9:40 U41, Po 9. 11. 18:00–19:30 U42, Út 10. 11. 14:00–15:40 U53, Čt 12. 11. 8:00–9:40 U41, Po 16. 11. 18:00–19:30 U42, Čt 19. 11. 8:00–9:40 U41, Po 23. 11. 18:00–19:30 U42, Čt 26. 11. 8:00–9:40 U41
Předpoklady
MVZ105 Teorie mezinárodních vztahů
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Cíle předmětu
Within the context of a period of great change the course focuses on the history and contemporary transformation of the international system, as well as on debates in the discipline of International Studies about the character of international order within that transformation. During the course, students will learn how international order can be understood, whether it is changing and, if so, in what ways and by whose agency. Through addressing these questions, students will learn:
a) to analyze the states-system and its emergence;
b) to apply conceptual and theoretical models in an attempt to define how the states-system operates, the nature of world order and whether it is changing, and the role of the United States in those processes;
c) to evaluate the impact of contemporary global questions of culture, human rights and justice upon the states-system and the contemporary international system;
d) to assess the role of technological change, contemporary international inequality, and social and technological networks in shaping new forms of agency in the international system.
Osnova
  • Structure of the course The course will be taught through a series of weekly lectures and workshops. There will be 7 lectures and 7 workshops. Lecture programme: PLEASE NOTE: 80% attendance at lectures (i.e. at least 6) is a requirement to pass this course (see Course Assessment on page 4) Lecture 1. The states-system and its emergence Lecture 2. The transformation of the states-system: the role of the United States Lecture 3. The transformation of the states-system: the role of Russia Lecture 4. The transformation of the states-system: underdeveloped and developing states. Lecture 5. Culture, human rights and justice in the contemporary international system Lecture 6. The impact of the global network society on the contemporary international system: technology, inequality and social networks Lecture 7. Evaluation of the models of world order within the context of the contemporary international system, and the challenges from other theoretical constructions Workshops programme PLEASE NOTE: a) 80% attendance at workshops (i.e. at least 6) is a requirement to pass the course (see Course Assessment on page 4) b) Students will be expected to have read for each workshop and participate. Indicative readings are given below in the course Literature/Reading list, and in addition, three set texts will be place on the Information System. Workshop1: Models of ‘world order’ – realism, liberalism, constructivism and marxism. This will consist of student participation and discussion groups. Question: How are the interests and identities of states constructed? What is the nature of power and authority in international politics? How can we analyse and understand governance at an international level? Using these questions as a framework, the utility of the realist, liberal, constructivist and marxist models in analysis of the role of the United States today, and the characterisation of the contemporary international system, will be examined by students within study groups in the session. In addition to the course Literature/Reading list, and library and Internet material, three set readings by Susan Strange, Immanuel Wallerstein, and Robert W. Cox will be placed on the Information System for students. Workshop 2: Question: How can we characterise the international system during the post-1945, post-1989, and post-2001 periods? Workshop 3: Question: Has the United States of America lost its hegemonic dominance within the international system, as Immanuel Wallerstein suggests, or is the counter argument of Susan Strange a more accurate portrayal of its present position? Workshop 4: Question: “What did you expect us to do? Respond with a catapult? We punched the aggressor in the face.” (Vladimir Putin on why Russia took action against Georgia, in Dejevsky, M. ‘Georgia? We couldn’t just let Russia get a bloody nose’, The Independent newspaper, 12.09.08, p.27.) “The war has put European order in question. The times are past when you can punish Russia.” (Alexander Rahr on war in Georgia, in Traynor, I. ‘Six days that broke one country’, The Guardian newspaper, 16.08.08, p.12.) “The post-1991 decade of the US’s position as unchallenged number one – in Charles Krauthammer’s memorable phrase, “the unipolar moment” – is over.” (Kennedy, P. ‘Georgia is important. But what it tells us about global politics is far more so’, The Guardian newspaper, 16.08.08, p.34.) In the context of these statements, what do the events in South Ossetia and Georgia in August 2008 tell us about the contemporary international system, and within it the international system of states, as well as the role of Russia? Workshop 5: Question: Within the contemporary international system what external and internal constraints exist on the autonomy and sovereignty of underdeveloped and developing states? Workshop 6: Question: What are the relationships between cultural claims, universal human rights, and power within the contemporary international system? Workshop 7: Question: Evaluate the role of non-state and non-governmental actors, and transnational economic and social networks, as agents of change in the international order. Literature/Reading list PLEASE NOTE: In addition to this list three set readings by Susan Strange, Immanuel Wallerstein, and Robert W. Cox will be placed on the Information System for students. Texts Baylis, J. Smith, S. (2001) The Globalisation of World Politics (2nd edition) Oxford, Oxford University Press. Burchill, S. et al (1996) Theories of International Relations (2nd edition), Basingstoke, Palgrave. Brown, C. (2005) Sovereignty, Rights and Justice. International Political Theory Today, Cambridge, Polity. Buzan, B. (2004) The United States and the Great Powers, Cambridge, Polity Press. Carlsnaes, W. Risse, T. Simmons, B. (eds.) (2003) Handbook of International Relations, London, Sage. Fawcet, L. (2005) International Relations of the Middle East, Oxford, Oxford University Press. Fry, M.G. Goldstein, E. Langhorne, R. (2002) Guide to International Relations and Diplomacy, London, Continuum. Ginsberg, R.H. (2001) The E.U. in International Politics, Maryland, Rowman and Littlefield. Goldstein, J.S. (2003) International Relations (5th edition) London, Longman. Green, D. and Luehrmann, L. (2003) Comparative Politics of the Third World, Boulder, Lynne Reinner. Halliday, F. (1983) The Making of the Second Cold War, London, Verso, 1983. Halliday, F. (2005) The Middle East in International Relations, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Jentleson, B.W. (2004) American Foreign Policy, New York, W.W. Norton. Kolodziej, E.A. (2005) Security and International Relations, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Kupchan, C.A. (2002) The End of the American Era, New York, Alfred A. Knopf. Mittelman, J.H. (2004) Whither Globalisation?, London, Routledge. Neumann, I.B. (1996) Russia and the Idea of Europe, London, Routledge. Petro, N.N. and Rubinstein, A.Z. (1997) Russian Foreign Policy. From Empire to Nation-State, Harlow, Longman. Pursiainen, C. (2000) Russian Foreign Policy and International Relations Theory, Aldershot, Ashgate. Rosenberg, J. (2000) The Follies of Globalisation Theory, London, Verso. Strange, S. (1996) The Retreat of the State, Cambridge, Cambridge Univ. Press. Viotti, P.R. Kauppi, M. (2001) International Relations and World Politics (2nd edition), New Jersey, Prentice Hall. Wallerstein, I. (1984) The Politics of the World Economy, Cambridge, Cambridge Univ. Press. Wegren, S.K. (2003) Russia’s Policy Challenges. Security, Stability and Development, London, M.E. Sharpe, 2003 Wendt, A. (1999) Social Theory of International Politics, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Wilkinson, J. Hughes, H.S. (2004) Contemporary Europe (10th edition), New Jersey, Prentice Hall. Wilkinson, R. (2005) The Global Governance Reader, London, Routledge. Wilton, J. (1997) ‘”Sinatrova” či “Mozartova” doktrína? Sovětská politika ve východní Evropě po roce 1985’ (‘”Sinatra” Doctrine or “Mozart” Doctrine? Soviet Policy in Eastern Europe post-1985’), in Politologicka Revue, 1997/2, pp.87-98. (English version copy on Masaryk University Information System). Woods, N. (1996) Explaining International Relations Since 1945, Oxford, Oxford University Press. Journals British Journal of Politics and International Relations Europe-Asia Studies Foreign Affairs International Political Science Review Review of International Studies Book Review: Friedman, B.D. Review of Ahmed, S. and Potter, D.M. NGOs in International Politics, Bloomfíeld, CT, Kumarian Press, Inc., 2006. in INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SCIENCE REVIEW, Vol. 83, Issue 1/2, 2008, p. 85. (copy on Masaryk University Information System)
Literatura
  • The globalization of world politics : an introduction to international relations. Edited by John Baylis - Steve Smith - Patricia Owens. 4th ed. Oxford ;: Oxford University Press, 2008, xxxix, 622. ISBN 9780199297771. info
  • International relations of the Middle East. Edited by Louise L'Estrange Fawcett. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005, xiv, 356. ISBN 0199269637. info
  • BROWN, Chris. Sovereignty, rights, and justice : international political theory today. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishers, 2002, xv, 276. ISBN 0745623034. info
  • VIOTTI, Paul R. a Mark V. KAUPPI. International relations and world politics :security, economy, identity. 2nd ed. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 2001, xvi, 528 s. ISBN 0-13-017277-4. info
  • BURCHILL, Scott. Theories of international relations. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave, 2001, viii, 322. ISBN 033391418X. info
Výukové metody
The course is taught as both lectures and workshops. Attendance at lectures and workshops is expected (and from 80 % mandatory). The essays will examine the ability of students to use their analytical skills and to evaluate and interpret the subject of the course.
Metody hodnocení
Course Assessment a) Attendance: 80% attendance at lectures (at least 6) and at the workshops (at least 6) is a requirement to pass this course. b) Essay (maximum 2000 words/6 sides of A4 paper) Deadline: Thursday 14 January 2010. To be submitted by email or through the Masaryk University Information System Students will be required to submit an essay in answer to one of the questions shown below. The essay must be of a maximum of 2,000 words/6 sides of A4 paper, be typewritten, fully properly referenced, and include a full bibliography. (i) Evaluate the extent and causes of change and transformation in the state-based international order? (ii) How far and in what ways do cultural claims and claims to rights contribute to change and transformation in the international order? (iii) In what ways and to what extent do transnational networks and information and communication technologies contribute to change and transformation in the international order?
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Angličtina
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