Frozen conflicts in the Post-Post-Soviet Space - Developments, Challenges and Perspectives (PZK_173)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide an in-depth understanding of the development and dynamics of frozen conflicts in the post-post-Soviet space, Russia's interests in the context of these conflicts, as well as to promote the analysis of potential future conflicts.
To enhance the capacity of comparative analysis by studying and understanding the linkages/ differences between a number of frozen conflicts in the post-post-Soviet space.
To provide an in-depth insight of how Russia's position in the international arena and the role of external factors has influenced the development of the post-post-Soviet space.
Prerequisites
Overall knowledge of the development of Russia's foreign and security policy, as well as the history, challenges and development of the post-post-Soviet space. It is important for students to have a general understanding of the events of the frozen conflict in the post-post-Soviet space and their significance in the wider context of international relations.
Learning outcomes
Students will demonstrate understanding of the development of frozen conflicts in the post-post-Soviet space, understanding both their history and factors that influenced their occurrence. Students will understand how Russia’s position in the international environment and the dynamics of relations with external factors (USA, NATO, EU, etc.) have affected Russia’s involvement in the escalation of conflicts.
Students will independently select and analyze literature sources related to the role, activities and dynamics of Russia in the post-post-Soviet space. As a result of the analysis of the performed independent work, students will critically evaluate the ideas expressed in the literature and discuss the interpretation of these ideas in the presentations to other colleagues.
Students will evaluate and explain the impact of various factors on Russia’s approach to resolving frozen conflicts, as well as provide recommendations and generate new ideas about possible future scenarios of frozen conflicts and their impact on Russia’s role in the international system in professional, academic and business environments. These skills will be interdisciplinary – they will be used by students to assess and forecast any trends in Russia’s (and other countries’) external interactions in the short, medium- and long-term perspective.
