Кто читает:: Департамент зарубежного регионоведения

Статус:: Курс по выбору

Когда читается:: 2-й курс, 2-4 модуль

Преподаватель

Щербаков Николай Георгиевич

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The course “History of International Relations, XX century” is aimed for the students who mastered the basics of World History of New and Modern Period. They are supposed to compare now the main sources and the nature of international tension that characterized the pre-First World War as well as the pre-Second World War periods. This will be carried out through the analyses of main ideological, political, economic and cultural trends both of international and regional scale. The personal influence over the system of International Relations by outstanding figures of the XX century historical scene will be analyzed All this will enable to trace the true reasons for the start of the Cold War straight after the common victory in WW-II. The developments of the second half of the XX-th century will be studied through the prism of UN formation, creation of bi-polar system, decolonization process, the establishment of new actors for the system of international relations. All this will bring us closer to the understanding of main ideas and comprehensive theory of international relations created by modern foreign politics exercised by numerous sovereign states.

Learning Objectives

The course “History of International Relations, XX Century” is aimed to place student into the center of modern discourse dealing with comprehensive bilateral and multilateral agreements, driving forces and сharismatic personalities that created the modern system of International Relations

Expected Learning Outcomes

Students gain knowledge of the history of International Relations in the XX-th century. This knowledge will serve as a foundation for further study of the theory of international relations as well as a tool for understanding modern foreign policy exercised by numerous states
Students learn to think critically and comparatively about the main trends in international relations. They are able to understand and identify the true factors of changing the strategic domestic and foreign guidelines
Students are able to use their knowledge and critical thinking abilities to the most important issues of foreign and domestic policy of numerous countries in the field of national security at the present stage, based on the history of these problems
Students acquire a perspective on history and an understanding of the factors that shape international relations
Students display knowledge about the origins and nature of contemporary issues and develop a foundation for a future comparative understanding
Students think and speak critically about, the most important provisions of international instruments, the foundations of international law regulating the activities in the field of international relations in the society as well as between society and natural environment in their historical contexts

Course Contents

Introduction: The creation of a multipolar world structure resulting from the First World War
understanding of the main results of the First World War and the formation of centers of power
Novelties introduced by Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations into the system of International Relations
new international legal approaches developed at the Paris Peace Conference to analyze a specific regional situation. Charter of the League of Nations / Treaty of Versailles, elective articles
Post-war settlement in Eastern Asia and creation of Versailles- Washington Order
understanding of the additions made to the operation of the system of international relations system of the Washington Conference in 1921. Decisions and agreements reached the Washington Conference 1921
The impact of the World economic crisis onto Versailles- Washington Order
an idea of the extent, features of the course and the results of the global economic crisis of 1929-1933 - Work with a map and chronological tables
Crisis of Versailles- Washington Order: ideological and regional specifics in the second half of 1930
the main causes of the multiple conflicts of the second half of 1930 that led to the crisis of the Versailles-Washington system of international relations - Work with a map and chronological tables
The initial period of WW-II and structural features of Anti-Hitler Coalition
an idea of the ways of formation and results of the anti-Hitler coalition during the Second World War Decisions of one of the main international conferences of countries participating in the anti-Hitler coalition
Laying out the post-war World Order and start of new confrontation resulting from WW-II
major contradictions leading to the start of the Cold War. - Work with a map and chronological tables
Shaping the bi-polar international system: initial forms and regional motivations
understanding of the content of allied relations and the specific interests of the main participants in the Cold War. Working with a map and chronological tables of regional events of the initial phase of the Cold War.
Risky walk on the brink of war in 1950th – the beginning of 1960th
understanding of the causes and course of events that led to the most dangerous aggravation of relations between the leading powers during the Caribbean crisis. Correspondence and key documents of the Caribbean crisis
Numerous confrontations as hot-points of Cold war
causes and features of the development of regional conflicts that characterized the course of the Cold War in various regions Analysis of program documents / international agreements/decisions of international or regional organizations in connection with the beginning or end of a regional conflict
Stabilization of the system of international relations and ripening of relaxation of international tension
an idea of the origins and characteristics of the formation of a policy of detente of international tension by the mid-1970s. - Analysis of international legal documents that formalized the policy of detente
Failure of détente and dangerous renewal of bipolar confrontation
causes and features of the resumption of confrontation of the main participants in the Cold War in the late 1970s - 1980s - Analysis of agreements between major Cold War actors in the 1980s
The breakup of the Yalta system
understanding of the causes and course of processes and events leading to the end of the Cold War - Work with a map and chronological tables

Assessment Elements

midterm test
midterm = 10%x3=30%
class participation
final exam
This is an oral exam.The exam is held on the Zoom platform (https://zoom.us/j/6336343977?pwd=eEhlVEhJcTY3TWxuTExkSFU3cFBWZz09). Students need to join the exam ten minutes before the start. The student's computer must meet the requirements: a working camera and microphone, guarantee of power supply. To participate in the exam, the student is obliged: to put their photo on the avatar, turn on the camera, and microphone. During the exam, students are forbidden to: turn off the camera, and microphone. During the exam, students are allowed: to use any information resources. A short-term communication disruption during the exam is considered a communication disruption of less than 10 minutes. Long-term communication disruption during the exam is considered a communication disruption for more than 10 minutes. In the case of long-term communication disruption, the student cannot continue the exam. The retake procedure involves the use of more complicated tasks.

Interim Assessment

Interim assessment (4 module)
0.2 * class participation + 0.5 * final exam + 0.3 * midterm test

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Chakrabarti, P. N. (2018). History of International Relations. [N.p.]: New Central Book Agency. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2239647

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Ringmar, E., & Open Book Publishers. (2019). History of International Relations : A Non-European Perspective. Cambridge: Open Book Publishers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2225561

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History of International Relations