Course Description
This course examines the foreign policies of major world powers and their impact on global politics, security, and economic relations. It explores the historical evolution, ideological foundations, strategic interests, and diplomatic tools employed by influential states such as the United States, China, Russia, United Kingdom, France, and emerging powers like India and Brazil. Students will analyze how these powers shape international relations through diplomacy, military strategy, economic influence, and multilateral engagement.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Explain the concept and determinants of foreign policy.
- Analyze the foreign policy goals of major world powers.
- Evaluate the role of ideology, economics, and security in policy formulation.
- Assess the impact of major powers on global governance and regional stability.
- Compare traditional and emerging powers in international relations.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate foreign policy strategies.
- Interpret global events through major power perspectives.
- Conduct comparative analyses of international actors.
- Apply theoretical frameworks to real-world diplomatic cases.
- Lecturer : Dr. Collins Kelechi Okoro