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210117 SE M4 a: International Politics and Development (2012S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg sind die Vereinigten Staaten die dominierende politische, wirtschaftliche und militärische Macht im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum. Abgesichert wurde diese hegemoniale Stellung durch bilaterale Partnerschaften, namentlich mit Japan, Südkorea und Australien. Chinas Aufstieg gefährdet indes Washingtons Dominanz. Während der Theorieansatz des offensiven Realismus einen militärischen Konflikt zwischen den USA und China für unvermeidlich hält, glauben neoliberale InstitutionalistInnen sowie KonstruktivistInnen an die Möglichkeit friedlicher Koexistenz. Die beiden Letztgenannten betonen die positive Rolle von staatlicher Zusammenarbeit, gefördert entweder durch regionale Institutionen oder gemeinsame Werte, Normen und Sicherheitskonzepte. Diese Lehrveranstaltung wil die beiden Szenarien Konflikt und Kooperation ausführlich debattieren.
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Fr 17.02.2012 08:00 to Mo 27.02.2012 22:00
- Registration is open from Th 01.03.2012 08:00 to Su 04.03.2012 22:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 01.04.2012 22:00
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 13.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Tuesday 20.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Tuesday 27.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Tuesday 17.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Tuesday 24.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Tuesday 08.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Tuesday 15.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Tuesday 22.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Tuesday 05.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Tuesday 12.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Tuesday 19.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Tuesday 26.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
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Aims, contents and method of the course
This lecture deals with power relations, conflicts and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific. It starts with an assessment of the regional security system, focussing on the major actors (e.g. USA, China, Japan, India, ASEAN, Australia, Russia, EU). Based on this analysis, students should apply in their presentations International Relations approaches to examine the developments of security relations, current conflicts and bilateral or multilateral relations.
Assessment and permitted materials
In addition to a presentation (ca. 25 minutes) and participation in class, a minor assigment (analysis of a contemporary issue; 2-3 pages) a final assignment (25.000 signs) are required.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The aim is to examine the rivalries but also interdependencies in the Asia-Pacific. A special focus will rest on China´s economic and military rise since 1978 and how it affects the strategic situation in the region. Further possible topics for the presentations are selected bilateral alliances, e.g. the Japanese-Australian security cooperation or ASEAN´s conflict resolution mechanisms, as well as strategic rivalries, e.g. US-China, China-Japan, India-Pakistan.
Examination topics
Presentations - written analysis - final assignment.
Reading list
Calder, K.F. and Fukuyama, F. (Eds.) (2008). East Asian Multilateralism: Prospects for Regional Stability. Baltimore: John Hopkins University Press.Gerstl, A. (2008). The China Factor in Regional Security Cooperation: The ASEAN Regional Forum and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. ASEAS, 1(2), 73–99.Mearsheimer, J. (2003): The Tragedy of Great Power Politics. 2nd edition. New York: Norton.
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