Within the framework of this course, students will become familiar with the development and nature of international relations, as well as the characteristics of related disciplines. They can master the specifics of foreign policy analysis, gain insight into the intricacies of constructing international cause-and-effect networks, and draw global economic conclusions from them. In addition to a historical overview of international relations, significant attention is given to security policy aspects and the exploration of the characteristics of terrorism, which can be considered special cases of international relations. Students will also become familiar with the specific features of diplomacy, its conceptual and historical characteristics, and the characteristics of specific diplomatic events. The relationship between economics and diplomacy.
International relations, diplomacy (MANGBAN-INTREDIP-1)
Basic data
Instructors
Course objectives
Course content
Lectures
1. International Relations in the World of the Sciences – The Concept of International Relations 2. A Historical Overview of International Relations from 1648 to the Present I. 3. A historical overview of international relations from 1648 to the present II. 4. Foreign policy analysis, analytical techniques, and methods for establishing causal relationships 5. Special cases in international relations: war, intervention, terrorism 6. The Interrelationships Between International Relations and the Global Economy 7. Diplomacy – History of Diplomacy, Conceptual Framework of Diplomacy 8. Diplomacy – Characteristics of Classical Diplomacy 9. Diplomacy – Characteristics of Modern Diplomacy 10. Diplomacy – Characteristics of Economic Diplomacy 11. Diplomacy – characteristics of Hungarian economic diplomacy 12. Diplomacy – elements of Hungarian foreign economic strategy 13. Diplomatic case studies
Seminars
It is not relevant in this study.
Acquired competences
Knowledge
- Plans and organizes economic activities and projects; manages and oversees small businesses and economic organizations. - Applies learned theories and methods to uncover, systematize, and analyze facts and fundamental relationships; formulates independent conclusions and critical observations; prepares recommendations to support decision-making; and makes decisions in both routine and partially unfamiliar—domestic and international—environments. - Monitors and interprets global economic and international business processes, as well as changes in economic policy and relevant sector-specific policies and legislation, and their impacts, taking these into account in their analyses, recommendations, and decisions. - Is capable of identifying the complex consequences of economic processes and organizational events. - Is able to collaborate with representatives from other fields. - Is able to lead a small or medium-sized enterprise or an organizational unit within a business entity after acquiring practical knowledge and experience. - Under general professional supervision, independently performs and organizes the tasks specified in the job description. - Takes responsibility for their analyses, conclusions, and decisions. - Independently leads, organizes, and manages an organizational unit, a workgroup, a business, or a small business within a business organization, assuming responsibility for the organization and its employees.
Skills
Planning and organizing independent projects - Applies learned theories and methods to identify, organize, and analyze facts and fundamental relationships - Applies critical thinking skills at a higher level - Is able to capitalize on opportunities that arise in teamwork and to handle any problems that may arise - Is able to collaborate with representatives from other disciplines.
Attitude
- Open-minded, problem-solving, and decisive - Able to see the big picture - Effective communicator - Committed to lifelong learning both in and outside the workplace
Autonomy and responsibilities
Under general professional supervision, the employee independently performs and organizes the tasks specified in the job description. - Takes responsibility for their analyses, conclusions, and decisions. - Independently leads, organizes, and manages - As a member of projects, teams, or organizational units, performs assigned tasks independently and responsibly.
Additional professional competences
It is not relevant to the course.
Requirements, evaluation and grading
Mid-term study requirements
There will be an oral exam.
Generative AI usage
Use of GAI tools is not permitted for solving assignments. This means GAI tools cannot be used to complete formative or summative assessments, and using GAI constitutes academic misconduct. The use of AI tools for spelling and grammar checking does not fall under this prohibition.
Study aids, laboratory background
It is not relevant in this study.
Readings
Compulsory readings
Kissinger, H. (1994). Diplomacy. New York: Simon & Schuster. Morgenthau, H. J. (1948). Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace (1st ed.). New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Waltz, K. N. (1979). Theory of International Politics. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. Keohane, R. O. (1984). After Hegemony: Cooperation and Discord in the World Political Economy. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. Wendt, A. (1999). Social Theory of International Politics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Kissinger, H. (1994). Diplomacy. New York: Simon & Schuster. Morgenthau, H. J. (1948). Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace (1st ed.). New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Waltz, K. N. (1979). Theory of International Politics. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. Keohane, R. O. (1984). After Hegemony: Cooperation and Discord in the World Political Economy. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. Wendt, A. (1999). Social Theory of International Politics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Recommended readings
Bull, H. (1977). The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan. Nye, J. S., Jr. (2004). Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics. New York: PublicAffairs. Huntington, S. P. (1993). The Clash of Civilizations? Foreign Affairs, 72(3), 22–49. Allison, G. T., & Zelikow, P. (1999). Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis (2nd ed.). New York: Longman. Keck, M. E., & Sikkink, K. (1998). Activists beyond Borders: Advocacy Networks in International Politics. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.