210047 PS BAK7: Navigating Global Dynamics: Imbrications and intersections in International Politics (2025S)

This seminar explores the historical, conceptual, and theoretical foundations of international politics while examining the intertwined narratives, practices, and systems within the broader framework of global dynamics. Specifically, we will focus on current international political issues, such as the enduring inequalities between the global North and South, the role of social movements and collective actors on the international stage, and the ongoing socio-ecological crisis.

Participants are strongly encouraged to stay informed about the latest international developments (via major newspapers, newsletters, podcasts, and other fact-checked media), as these will provide valuable material for reflection and analysis. A critical and intersectional perspective will guide our examination of historical and contemporary debates, fostering a deeper understanding of unequal North-South relations and the socio-political structures that perpetuate them.

Key areas of analysis include socio-environmental struggles, which highlight the assumptions of unlimited access to resources and the contested role of the state within hegemonic patterns of the global economy. Topics and theoretical approaches to be addressed include postcolonial critiques, intersectionality, global political ecology, human rights, and international security, with a regional focus on Latin America and its relationships with North America, China, and Europe. These lenses will help illuminate the complex and multifaceted dynamics of global imbrications and intersections between the geopolitical North and South. This seminar complements the main lecture "International Politics".