Last update: PhDr. Petr Bednařík, Ph.D. (07.12.2021)
During the course we will deal with the phenonemon of regionalism in a historical and theoretical perspective with a focus on the role of regionalism in the world politics. Starting with the basic conceptualization of region, regionalism, regionalization, or globalism, the course explains historical eras, waves of economic and political integration, theoretical explanations of driving forces behind regional integration. Further regional groupings are analyzed along with a possible classification of integration processes in the world. Particular attention is paid to the specific features of intrastate, inter-state and transnational regions. The second part of the course is mainly focused on the regionalism in Europe, Asia, Americas, Africa and Australia.
Last update: doc. Martin Riegl, Ph.D. (28.10.2019)
Kurz se zabývá fenoménem regionalismu v jeho historické a teoretické perspektivě s důrazem na roli regionalismu ve světové politice. Kurz začíná konceptualizací regionu, regionalismu, regionalizace, globalizace, vysvětluje historické období, vlny ekonomické i politické integrace, teoretickými vysvětleními hybných sil regionální integrace. Další regionální uskupení jsou analyzována prostřednictvím integračních uskupení ve světě. Zvláštní pozornost je věnována specifickým aspektů vnitrostátní, inter-státní, and transnacionální obdobě region. Druhá část se věnuje regionalismu na jednotlivých kontinentech.
Literature -
Last update: doc. Martin Riegl, Ph.D. (25.01.2020)
Povinná:
Bach, D.C. (2013). Thick institutionalism vs lean integration: new regionalism in Africa.
De Blij, P.Muller. (2010). Political Geography: Realms, Regions and Concepts (14th edition). John Wiley and Sons. Nex York.
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice . London: Pluto Press.
Fawcett, L. (2005). Regionalism in World Politics: Past and Present.
Keating, (1997). The invention of regions: political restructuring and territorial government in Western Europe. Government and Policy. Vo. 15, pp. 383 - 398.
Maps of geopolitical changes from 1900 to 2000.
Recommended:
Brzezinski, Z. (2012): Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power. New York: Basic Books. 224 pp. ISBN: 046502954X.
Carmody, P. (2011) The New Scramble for Africa. Cambridge: Polity Press. 240 pp. ISBN: 9780745647845. Chapter 1,2.
Clapham, C. (2000). Failed States and Non-States in the Modern International Order. Paper Presented at the Conference Failed States III: Globalization and The Failed State. Florence, Italy April 7-10. 2000. [citováno 2009-5-11.]
Cohen, S. (2008). Geopolitics: The Geography of International Relations. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. 470 pp. ISBN: 074255676X.
De Blij, H. (2010). The Power of Place. Geography, Destiny, and Globalization´s Rough Landscape. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Chapter 2. The Imperial Legacy of Language
- Chapter 3. The Fateful Geography of Religion
Dent, C,D. Paths ahead for East Asia and Asia-Pacific regionalism International Affairs, 89, no.4.
Fawcett, Gandois (2010). Regionalism in Africa and the Middle East: Implications for EU Studies.
Friedberg, A.L. (1993-1994). Ripe for Rivalry: Prospect for Peace in Multipolar Asia. International Security.
Glassner, M. I.(1996): Political geography (second edition), John Wiley, New York.
Huntington, S. P. (1997): The Clash of Civilizations and the Remarking of World Order. London: Touchstone Books.
Kaplan, R.D. (2012). The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate. New York: Ramson House. 224 pp. ISBN: 046502954X.
Last update: doc. Martin Riegl, Ph.D. (25.01.2020)
Povinná:
Bach, D.C. (2013). Thick institutionalism vs lean integration: new regionalism in Africa.
De Blij, P.Muller. (2010). Political Geography: Realms, Regions and Concepts (14th edition). John Wiley and Sons. Nex York.
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice . London: Pluto Press.
Fawcett, L. (2005). Regionalism in World Politics: Past and Present.
Keating, (1997). The invention of regions: political restructuring and territorial government in Western Europe. Government and Policy. Vo. 15, pp. 383 - 398.
Maps of geopolitical changes from 1900 to 2000.
Doporučená:
Brzezinski, Z. (2012): Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power. New York: Basic Books. 224 pp. ISBN: 046502954X.
Carmody, P. (2011) The New Scramble for Africa. Cambridge: Polity Press. 240 pp. ISBN: 9780745647845. Chapter 1,2.
Clapham, C. (2000). Failed States and Non-States in the Modern International Order. Paper Presented at the Conference Failed States III: Globalization and The Failed State. Florence, Italy April 7-10. 2000. [citováno 2009-5-11.]
Cohen, S. (2008). Geopolitics: The Geography of International Relations. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. 470 pp. ISBN: 074255676X.
De Blij, H. (2010). The Power of Place. Geography, Destiny, and Globalization´s Rough Landscape. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Chapter 2. The Imperial Legacy of Language
- Chapter 3. The Fateful Geography of Religion
Dent, C,D. Paths ahead for East Asia and Asia-Pacific regionalism International Affairs, 89, no.4.
Fawcett, Gandois (2010). Regionalism in Africa and the Middle East: Implications for EU Studies.
Friedberg, A.L. (1993-1994). Ripe for Rivalry: Prospect for Peace in Multipolar Asia. International Security.
Glassner, M. I.(1996): Political geography (second edition), John Wiley, New York.
Huntington, S. P. (1997): The Clash of Civilizations and the Remarking of World Order. London: Touchstone Books.
Kaplan, R.D. (2012). The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate. New York: Ramson House. 224 pp. ISBN: 046502954X.
Last update: doc. Martin Riegl, Ph.D. (18.05.2023)
Written examination:
The midterm test (on week 7) accounts for 20%, final exam accounts for 80% of the total grade (questions are chosen from all course lectures and required literature) reading and presentations. Multiple choice test.
Moodle (password: FromNigeriaToSierraLeone)
Overall evaluation:
The final assessment is marked as following:
100 % - 91 % ...A
90 % - 81 % ... B
80 % - 71 % ... C
70 % - 61 % ... D
60 % - 51 % ... E
Less than 50 % ... F
Syllabus -
Last update: doc. Martin Riegl, Ph.D. (24.04.2023)
we will deal with the phenomenon of regionalism from a historical and theoretical perspective with a focus on the role of regionalism in world politics. Starting with the basic conceptualization of region, regionalism, regionalization, or globalism, the course explains historical eras, waves of economic and political integration, and theoretical explanations of driving forces behind regional integration. Further regional groupings are analyzed along with a possible classification of integration processes in the world. Particular attention is paid to the specific features of intrastate, inter-state and transnational regions. The second part of the course is mainly focused on regionalism in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Australia.
A) Historical - theoretical block
1) Introduction, concepts, and definitions. Debate between regionalists and globalists. Why do states pursue regional integration?
Reading:
S.Cohen (2015). Geopolitics of Internation
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice. London: Pluto Press.
Reading:
Maps of regional changes from 1900 to 2000 (SIS)
2) Political-geographic analysis of regions
3) Structure of the World Political Map
Reading:
S.Cohen (2015). Geopolitics of International relations.
4) History, waves of political and economic regionalism (analysis of mixed results of economic, security or multipurpose regional projects), old vs. new regionalism, mega-regionalism.
Reading:
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice. London: Pluto Press.
5) Theories of Regionalism (driving forces, motivation) – systemic theories, theory of regional interdependence, domestic level theories. The role of hegemon, coercive regionalism vs. consensual regionalism. The role of hegemon, coercive regionalism vs. consensual regionalism. The role of democracy in the European integration project.
Reading:
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice. London: Pluto Press.
6) Integration processes in the world regions - typology of integration projects (geographic and functional approach)
Reading:
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice. London: Pluto Press.
B) Applied block - regionalism in the world politics
7) Regionalism and Geopolitics of Europe
Reading:
De Blij, H. (2012). Why Geography Matters: More Than Ever. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Chapter 9 (pp. 241-265), Chapter 10 (pp.265-293)
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice. London: Pluto Press. (chapter 14)
8) Regionalism and Geopolitics of Asia and Australia I.
Reading:
De Blij, P.Muller. (2010). Geography: Realms, Regions, and Concepts (14th edition). John Wiley and Sons. Nex York.
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice. London: Pluto Press. (Chapters 10, 12, 15, 16)
Fawcett, Gandois (2010). Regionalism in Africa and the Middle East: Implications for EU Studies.
9) Regionalism and Geopolitics of Asia and Australia II.
Reading:
De Blij, P.Muller. (2010). Geography: Realms, Regions and Concepts (14th edition). John Wiley and Sons. Nex York.
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice. London: Pluto Press. (Chapters 10, 12, 15, 16)
Fawcett, Gandois (2010). Regionalism in Africa and the Middle East: Implications for EU Studies.
1) Introduction, concepts, and definitions. Debate betwen regionalists and globalists. Why do states pursue regional integration?
Reading:
S.Cohen (2015). Gopolitics of Internation
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice . London: Pluto Press.
Reading:
Maps of regional changes from 1900 to 2000 (SIS)
2) Political-geographic analysis of regions
3) Structure of the World Political Map
Reading:
S.Cohen (2015). Gopolitics of International relations.
4) History, waves of political and economic regionalism (analysis of mixed results of economic, security or multipurpose regional projects), old vs. new regionalism, mega-regionalism.
Reading:
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice . London: Pluto Press.
5) Theories of Regionalism (driving forces, motivation) – systemic theories, theory of regional inderedependence, domestic level theories. The role of hegemon, coercive regionalism vs. consensual regionalism. The role of hegemon, coercive regionalism vs. consensual regionalism. The role of democracy in the European integration project.
Reading:
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice . London: Pluto Press.
6) Integration processes in the world regions - typology of integration projects (geographic and functional approach)
Reading:
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice . London: Pluto Press.
B) Aplikovaný blok -al Relations. regionalismus ve světové politice
7) Regionalism and Geopolitics of Europe
Reading:
De Blij, H. (2012). Why Geography Matters: More Than Ever. Oxford:Oxford University Press. Chapter 9 (pp. 241-265), Chapter 10 (pp.265-293)
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice . London: Pluto Press. (chapter 14)
8) Regionalism and Geopolitics of Asia and Australia I.
Reading:
De Blij, P.Muller. (2010). Geography: Realms, Regions and Concepts (14th edition). John Wiley and Sons. Nex York.
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice . London: Pluto Press. (Chapter 10, 12, 15, 16)
Fawcett, Gandois (2010). Regionalism in Africa and theMiddle East: Implications for EU Studies.
9) Regionalism and Geopolitics of Asia and Australia II.
Reading:
De Blij, P.Muller. (2010). Geography: Realms, Regions and Concepts (14th edition). John Wiley and Sons. Nex York.
Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice . London: Pluto Press. (Chapter 10, 12, 15, 16)
Fawcett, Gandois (2010). Regionalism in Africa and theMiddle East: Implications for EU Studies.
