Saint-Louis University - Bruxelles
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LEUSL2310 - IBL Chair - Seminar - Conflict and cooperation between the EU and Russia in the Former Soviet Union



Credits : 5

Lecturer :


Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , second term, 30 hours of theory.

Language of instruction :
French

Learning outcomes :
In this seminar, students will be asked to analyze a series of actual or possible conflicts in the post-soviet space: Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. They will prepare presentations and handle group discussions with invited speakers.


Prerequisites :
None

Co-requisites :
None

Course contents :
Conflicts will be analyzed under various angles:
- Ethnic dimensions;
- Cultural dimensions;
- Historical power rivalries;
- Economic interests and access to natural resources;
- Diplomatic means used in conflicts (bilateral diplomacy, international organizations, regional organizations, contact groups) and their efficiency.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
The seminar is coordinated by the teacher, but most presentations are made by the students and by invited speakers.

Assessment methods and criteria :
Written or oral examination.

Recommended or required reading :
None

Other information :
None