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Undergraduate students of all subjects with an interest in German social sciences, politics, economy, and history
This course will give an overview of how global governance works in a world of networks, diluted power, fragmented organisational structures, renewed great power competition, and exceeded planetary boundaries. The focus will be on the actors, institutions, and ideas of world politics today – from the United Nations (UN) family and Agenda 2030 to "Great Powers" to thematic alliances such as the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development).
Some hope Germany will take on the mantle of "leader of the free world". While it is true that Germany has entered a phase of new responsibility in its foreign policy and remains strongly committed to the liberal order and global sustainability, it is becoming more and more difficult for such powers to project their influence into the global order. The course will take this German perspective as a starting point to try to understand the state of global governance more broadly.
Which nations are the indispensable nations? Who are the spoilers? What kind of cooperation is needed to save the planet? Whose "Global Order" is it? How can we save the world?
We will look at multilateralist and unilateralist behaviours of states and also at recent efforts to bring more sustainability to global governance. We will also identify non-Western visions of global governance. Finally, the course will revolve around the question of how to make the global liberal institutionalist order (and ultimately, our planet) more resilient in the face of new authoritarian challenges – after all, this is what Germany and other countries like it are striving to do.
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This course is taught in English and includes readings in English. In order to understand the texts and participate in the discussions in class, a language level of B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required.
Inexpensive meals are available in the Humboldt-Universität cafeteria.
HUWISU offers a fine selection of interesting extracurricular activities and aims to give all participants an unforgettable stay in Berlin. The programme includes excursions, sports activities, and social gatherings, which will provide you with the opportunity to get to know the city, the university, and your international classmates better. The cost for these offerings is included in the course fee.
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