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Course Syllabus

Bachelor 2021/2022

Global Diplomacy - Diplomacy in the Modern World

Type: Elective course (International Relations)
Area of studies: International Relations
Delivered by: School of International Affairs
Where: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs
When: 3 year, 4 module
Mode of studies: distance learning
Online hours: 9
Open to: students of all HSE University campuses
Instructors: Olga Krasnyak
Language: English
ECTS credits: 3
Contact hours: 2

Course Syllabus

Full Syllabus

Abstract

This course explores how modern diplomacy and negotiation can effectivelyaddress seemingly “intractable” international conflicts and overcome barriers to agreement incivil wars, interstate conflicts, and in trade and finance. Each section of the course looks at a small number of abstract theoretical arguments or discussions, and a handful of more concrete applications of those theoretical ideas to specific historical episodes.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • To give a student basic knowledge about the modern diplomacy and practice of negotiations.
  • To introduce students with the concept of diplomacy and modern diplomatic practices, as well as with innovative forms of diplomacy and the role of diplomatic communication in international affairs.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Explains modern concepts of international diplomatic negotiations
  • Explains what constitutes success and failure in diplomacy.
  • Explains what is diplomacy and negotiations.
  • Explains why and how diplomatic relations differ from other political and social relations.
  • Explains why negotiations matter in world politics.
  • Formulates and explains bargaining strategies.
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Welcome to Global Diplomacy: Diplomacy in the Modern World.
  • What is Diplomacy?
  • Success and Failure in Diplomacy
  • Diplomacy in Action
  • Reflections on Diplomacy
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking The certificate of completion.
  • non-blocking Final exam
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2021/2022 4th module
    0.7 * Final exam + 0.3 * The certificate of completion.
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Bjola, C., & Kornprobst, M. (2018). Understanding International Diplomacy : Theory, Practice and Ethics (Vol. Second edition). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1714804
  • Russell, R. (2000). American Diplomatic Realism: A Tradition Practised and Preached by George F. Kennan. Diplomacy & Statecraft, 11(3), 159. https://doi.org/10.1080/09592290008406175

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Holmes, A., & Rofe, J. S. (2016). Global Diplomacy : Theories, Types, and Models. Boulder, Colorado: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1196773
  • Holmes, M., & Bjola, C. (2015). Digital Diplomacy : Theory and Practice. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=966019
  • Reynolds, D. (2009). Summits : Six Meetings That Shaped the Twentieth Century. New York: Basic Books. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=272405

Authors

  • KRASNYAK OLGA ALEKSANDROVNA