It is in this context that the course on Global Pandemics and Global Order: Vistas of Transformation will help understand the international political system and the various interlinkages with which the whole world is knitted together. The COVID outbreak in particular has shattered the foundation of globalization. The various interlinkages and interdependence between the countries has taken a step back. The course will encompass topics such as International politics, globalization, global economy, pandemics, impact assessment among other things.
- To provide a concise and a quick perspective and acquaint the students of various backgrounds with various developments happening in the International Order and the Global Commons in the context of Global Pandemics and Global Crisis with regards to COVID-19 outbreak.
- To elucidate a perspective of changing contexts of Global Order and the prospects and challenges evident, The US versus China Paramountcy contest
- To give insights regarding the range of responses taken by governments across the globe in containing the virus and its implications for the global politics.
- An in-depth understanding of international order as it has evolved during COVID-19.
- Ability to analyse new geopolitical formulations across the world.
Module | COURSE NAME |
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Module 1 |
Introduction to Global Politics, International Order and Globalization World in 21st century (major developments) Impact of major developments on global politics and global economy |
Module 2 | COVID-19 outbreak and China Global perceptions, role and responses “The Thucydides Trap”; “The Kindleberger Trap” The Power Supremacy Struggles and Outcomes between the America and China (Case Study) |
Module 3 | Impact assessment of COVID-19 on Global Politics and Global economy Changing Dynamics of Geopolitics, Future of Globalization and Way forward |
Anyone can take this course, as long as you are able to attend all the webinars, complete the quiz and assignment on time.
2:30 PM TO 4:30PM --28 November 2020
2:30 PM TO 4:30PM --29 November 2020
- 5 hours of live webinars and discussions
- Time- bound access to webinar videos
- 1 written assignment at end of the course
- 10 downloadable resources (reading materials, PPTs)
- Course Completion Certificate
- Access on mobile and Laptop
Anyone can take this course, as long as you are able to attend all the webinars, complete the quiz and assignment on time.
Dr Lawrence Prabhakar Williams is Author, Researcher & Professor, International Relations & Strategic Studies, Formerly with the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College. His books are Growth of Naval Power in the Indian Ocean Region: Dynamics and Transformation (2016), The Maritime Balance of Power in the Asia-Pacific: Maritime Doctrines and Nuclear Weapons At Sea (2006), Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean Region: Critical Issues of Debate (2008).His research fellowships have been at IDSS & RSIS Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2004-07); The Fulbright Fellowship at University of Michigan Ann Arbor (1996); Policy Research Fellowships at The Henry Stimson Center, Washington DC (2001) & Center for Naval Analysis ,USA (2001).
Gazi Hassan is Senior Research Associate at CPPR. He is involved in research on Asia-Pacific, particularly exploring the geopolitical dynamics, blue economy, developments related to trade and terrorism, the role of various actors and security dynamics of the region. He has previously worked as a researcher at the Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi. He has been contributing articles to various online platforms like SADF(Brussels), Foreign Policy News (Washington), International Policy Digest (Washington), Money Control, The Quint and Greater Kashmir, among others.