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This course analyzes the political geography and geopolitics of individual regions with an emphasis on the role of regionalism in geopolitics. The course is divided into two blocks. The first block deals with the conceptualization of key terms and definitions (intra-national, inter-state, or transnational regions), the geopolitical structure of the world map (S. Cohen), tools of political geography to analyze world regions, historical periods (waves of security, political, or economic integration), different clusters of theories of regionalism, or geographical and functional aspects of regional cooperation. Particular attention is paid to specific features of the national, inter-state, and transnational regions. The second - empirical - block of the course examines the geopolitical dynamics of continents (Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Americas) and regions, including the dynamics of regional and global equilibria, with a focus on ongoing regional cooperation and tensions.
Last update: Riegl Martin, doc., Ph.D. (18.12.2024)
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Since this is a lecture-based course, students are not required to familiarize themselves with the literature on a weekly basis.
Required: Cohen, S. (2008). Geopolitics: The Geography of International Relations. Farrel, M., Hettne, B. and L. van Langenhove (2005): Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice . London: Pluto Press. Keating, (1997). The invention of regions: political restructuring and territorial government in Western Europe. Government and Policy. Vo. 15, pp. 383 - 398.
Additional sources: De Blij, P.Muller. (2010). Political Geography: Realms, Regions and Concepts (14th edition). John Wiley and Sons. Nex York. 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 Fawcett, L. (2005). Regionalism in World Politics: Past and Present. Fawcett, Gandois (2010). Regionalism in Africa and the Middle East: Implications for EU Studies. Glassner, M. I.(1996): Political geography (second edition), John Wiley, New York. 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. Kaplan, R.D. (2009). The Revenge of Geography. http://www.colorado.edu/geography/class_homepages/geog_4712_sum09/materials/Kaplan%202009%20Revenge%20of%20Geography.pdf Kaplan, R. D. (2011). Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power. Random House. 384 pp. Chapter 15. Mansfield, E.D., Milner, H.V. (1999). The New Wafe of Regionalism. In International Organization. Rostow, W.W. (2005). The Coming Age of Regionalism A "Metaphor" for our Time? Last update: Riegl Martin, doc., Ph.D. (18.12.2024)
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The course takes the form of full-time lectures. The lectures are based on powerpoint lectures and discussion on individual topics. Attendance at the lectures is not compulsory, but students are encouraged to attend as the lectures are not recorded and the presentations are not shared due to copy rights protection. Last update: Riegl Martin, doc., Ph.D. (18.12.2024)
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Course evaluation is based on two written tests. The mid-term test accounts for 20% of the overall grade (approximately 20 questions) and the final test accounts for the 80% of the total grade (approximately 40 questions). Both tests are multiple-choice with one correct answer.
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
Last update: Riegl Martin, doc., Ph.D. (18.12.2024)
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A) historicko-teoretický blok 1) Introduction, concepts, and definitions. Debate between regionalists and globalists. Why do states pursue regional integration? 2) Political-geographic analysis of regions 3) Structure of the World Political Map 4) History, waves of political and economic regionalism (analysis of mixed results of economic, security, or multipurpose regional projects), old vs. new regionalism, and mega-regionalism. 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. 6) Integration processes in the world regions - typology of integration projects (geographic and functional approach) B) Aplikovaný blok -al Relations. regionalismus ve světové politice 7) Regionalism and Geopolitics of Europe 8) Regionalism and Geopolitics of Asia and Australia I. 9) Regionalism and Geopolitics of Asia and Australia II. 10) Regionalism and Geopolitics of Africa 11) Regionalism and Geopolitics of Americas 12) Geography of languages and religions
Last update: Riegl Martin, doc., Ph.D. (18.12.2024)
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None - this is a course for Master's students. Participation in the course depends on room capacity. GPS program students have priority enrollment. Course participation is subject to room capacity. GPS program students have priority enrollment. Last update: Riegl Martin, doc., Ph.D. (18.12.2024)
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None. Last update: Riegl Martin, doc., Ph.D. (18.12.2024)
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