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授業の概要（ねらい） |
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Course outline: This course aims to give students a firm grounding in international economy from a geopolitical viewpoint. Students who take this course are required to study various aspects of real international economy, such as trade, energy, finance and industry, through the prism of issues including regional and global power balances, alliances, and religious and ethnic conflict. By reading the prepared texts and through debate, participants are expected to foster their own points of view with regard to international economy in an era of uncertainty.
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授業の到達目標 |
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Participants will seek to understand the conflicts of interest many states face with others, as well as how governments and private organizations strive to resolve problems. In so doing, students who join this course will gain the ability to present arguments and the skills required for success in an international environment.
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成績評価の方法および基準 |
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Printed texts and articles are distributed during each class. Students will read and comment on articles. “Superpower” by Ian Bremmer, Penguin Publishing Group (2015), is recommended as supplementary reading.
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教科書・参考書 |
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Attendance, discussion and reports
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準備学修の内容 |
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Reading English media is recommended for the lectures.
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その他履修上の注意事項 |
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Students are expected to attend each class and express opinions openly.
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各回の授業内容 |
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| 【第１回】 | | Introduction | | 【第２回】 | | G2: How do the U.S. and China compromise? | | 【第３回】 | | The balance of power between the West and Russia | | 【第４回】 | | TPP without the U.S. and the prospects for Asia and the Pacific | | 【第５回】 | | Energy security: Saudi Arabia’s aims and the global oil market | | 【第６回】 | | China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Calculations across Eurasia | | 【第７回】 | | Indian Ocean economies: New Delhi’s ambition | | 【第８回】 | | Saudi-Iran confrontation: Where the sectarian feud is heading | | 【第９回】 | | ASEAN’s role: Great future in economy and diplomacy | | 【第10回】 | | Peace in the Middle East: Is there any hope for Arab-Israeli relations? | | 【第11回】 | | Brexit and UK cooperation with the EU | | 【第12回】 | | Cyber warfare: The impact on economy and politics | | 【第13回】 | | Economic integration: Examining RCEP, NAFTA and other alliances | | 【第14回】 | | The economic impact of the North Korea crisis | | 【第15回】 | | Summary: From a mono-pillar world to multi-pillar world |
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