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Power in International Relations: Foreign Policy Analysis

Explore power dynamics in international relations and foreign policy strategies of great, middle, and small powers.

Explore power dynamics in international relations and foreign policy strategies of great, middle, and small powers.

Dive into the world of international relations and foreign policy with this comprehensive course. You'll explore how power dynamics shape global interactions and influence the strategies of nations. The course covers key concepts of power in world affairs, methods of measuring national power, and the evolution of international power configurations. You'll examine foreign policy formulation, national interests, and the distinct approaches of great, middle, and small powers. Through case studies of the United States, India, and Qatar, you'll gain practical insights into how different nations navigate the complex landscape of global politics. This course is ideal for those seeking to understand the forces driving international relations and the nuances of foreign policy decision-making in today's multipolar world.

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Power in International Relations: Foreign Policy Analysis

This course includes

16 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

What you'll learn

  • Understand the concept of power in international relations and its measurement

  • Analyze the link between a nation's power position and its foreign policy behavior

  • Explore the foreign policy strategies of great powers, using the United States as a case study

  • Examine the rise of middle powers and their global aspirations, with India as an example

  • Investigate how small powers like Qatar leverage their resources for global influence

  • Evaluate the impact of changing international power configurations on foreign policy decisions

Skills you'll gain

International Relations
Foreign Policy
Diplomacy
Power Dynamics
Geopolitics
National Interests
Global Order
Case Studies

This course includes:

12.5 Hours PreRecorded video

4 quizzes

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FullTime access

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There are 7 modules in this course

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of power dynamics and foreign policy in international relations. Students will delve into the concept of power in world affairs, its measurement, and how it shapes the international order. The curriculum covers the formulation of foreign policy, the role of national interests, and the strategies adopted by great, middle, and small powers. Through case studies of the United States, India, and Qatar, learners will gain practical insights into how different nations navigate the complex landscape of global politics. The course emphasizes the link between a country's power ranking and its approach to international relations, preparing students to analyze current world events and anticipate future global trends.

Course Introduction

Module 1 · 16 Minutes to complete

Power and Foreign Policy–The Inseparable Twins

Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete

Foreign Policy of Great Powers: Case Study–The United States of America

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

Foreign Policy of Middle Powers: Case Study–India

Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete

Foreign Policy of Small Powers: Case Study–Qatar

Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete

Peer Review Assignment

Module 6 · 5 Hours to complete

Course Wrap-Up

Module 7 · 2 Minutes to complete

Fee Structure

Payment options

Financial Aid

Instructor

Sreeram Sundar Chaulia
Sreeram Sundar Chaulia

11,082 Students

3 Courses

Leading Scholar in International Affairs at Jindal Global University

Dr. Sreeram Chaulia is a Professor and Dean at the Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, in Sonipat, India. He is a prominent opinion columnist for Indian newspapers in both Hindi and English, providing insights on world affairs, and he hosts the "Indian Diplomacy" TV show on Doordarshan, India's national broadcaster. Chaulia has authored several influential books, including International Organizations and Civilian Protection: Power, Ideas and Humanitarian Aid in Conflict Zones (2011), Politics of the Global Economic Crisis: Regulation, Responsibility and Radicalism (2013), Modi Doctrine: The Foreign Policy of India’s Prime Minister (2016), and Trumped: Emerging Powers in a Post-American World (2019). His latest work is Crunch Time: Narendra Modi’s National Security Crises. With a strong academic background, he holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and International Relations from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and has published extensively on topics related to diplomacy, foreign policy, and international political economy.

Power in International Relations: Foreign Policy Analysis

This course includes

16 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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