Formation/Cours

This course provides an overview of the major theoretical approaches in the field of IR. The course is divided into two main sections. The first examines the standard approaches to the study of international relations, including (neo)realism, (neo)liberalism, transnationalism, constructivism, and critical approaches (e.g., postcolonialism, ontological security), which came to dominate the discipline. The second part focuses on contemporary debates on official (state) and alternative (non-state) foreign policies, democracy promotion, and the EU’s external action. The course is organized as lectures, but students are encouraged to read suggested articles before each class and participate in the discussion.