Russia in World Politics (PZK_022)
About Study Course
Objective
The course aims to introduce and conceptualize Russian foreign policy processes, priorities and tools in the context of global and regional political and economic processes. At the first part, domestic factors of Russian foreign policy are identified. The second part of the course is intended to examine Russian foriegn policy directions, priorities and tools. The Baltic and Latvian foreign policy dilemmas should be identified in the context of Russian foreign policy ambitions and policies.
Prerequisites
General understanding of processes of international relations and politics.
Learning outcomes
Students acquire knowledge of and are able to assess Russian foreign policy factors, actors and major directions.
Students facilitate their opinion formulation and expression in an international setting as well as digital skills.
Students acquire the ability to carry out an independent research and interdisciplinary analysis. Students demonstrate the ability to analyse the role of an international actor in the international setting and prioritize influencing factors and actors.
