Global Studies: International Relations and World Politics – Futurelearn

Discover the threats facing our world and explore how cultures and organisations can work together to overcome them Globalisation has made the world a smaller place offering huge business opportunities but also causing instability and increased competition in both developed and developing nations This ExpertTrack offers a look at demography geography international affairs and foreign policy as you build a clear picture of the risk and threats within todays interconnected world Youll learn about key concepts in international relations and how organisations and cultures can work together The 3 courses included as part of this ExpertTrack are designed for professionals working in a global network students of foreign affairs or learners with a strong interest in world politics Understand globalisation and opposition to it Globalisation has had a huge impact on trade culture competition and the environment Exports today are 40x larger than they were in 1913 and the value of exported goods is around 25 of GDP worldwide This trade generates efficiency gains and offers opportunities for economic growth However studies have also shown its effects on cost of living and jobs Youll explore arguments for and against globalisation and understand the shifting tides of alliances treaties and waves of globalisation This ExpertTrack covers global competition protectionism and how democratic fatigue interacts with populist demands Find out how globalisation affects culture Different cultures have different communication styles priorities and environments but globalisation forces nations to find a middle-ground to form alliances Youll consider whether cooperation is possible in the long-term despite all of these differences These courses span 100 years looking at the world in 1925 and building a picture of what it may be like in 2025 considering non-linear change nationalism anti-colonialism and modernity Learn to make market and political predictions Understanding historical patterns and the levers behind them is key to making predictions Whether you want to make economic predictions or well-founded guesses about political futures this ExpertTrack offers you the tools to assess threats consider relevant factors and consider what challenges the world will face tomorrow Political analysis Economics Risk assessment Critical thinking Cross-cultural communication Discover the threats facing our world and explore how cultures and organisations can work together to overcome them