Analysis of the international system [ LPOLS1320 ]

The course gives an overview of the evolution of the contemporary international system since 1815. It does not analyze in the detail all the events but brings to light the continuities and the breaks of these international relations. The course gives a priority to the political factor.

With the main concepts of International Relations, the course suggests the notion and the forms of the international system. It realizes this objective through an historical way. At the end of this course, the student has a good knowledge of the international relations (since 1815) and of their organization (balance and stability)