The State and Globalisation
An introduction to the concepts of the nation-state, sovereignty, and the impact of globalisation. Students will evaluate whether globalisation has eroded state sovereignty.
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An introduction to the concepts of the nation-state, sovereignty, and the impact of globalisation. Students will evaluate whether globalisation has eroded state sovereignty.
Key Questions
- What are the political, economic, and cultural impacts of globalisation?
- Has the nation-state become obsolete in a globalised world?
- How do realists and liberals view the international system differently?
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