Online Course: USA vs Russia: Rivalry By Sphere of Power
This course talks about how these two world powers that competed for great part of the 20th century and still do today. The intention is to introduce the student to topics
important aspects of international relations through the analysis of its global performance,
mainly in Europe.
WHY TAKE THE COURSE?
Today, in the world, competition is taking place between the major players in international politics. The United States and Russia are examples of current state competition. Each in its own way, they demonstrate how the powers exercise their power.
Understanding topics like this allow us to have a better understanding of the world we live in and how to act in a reality in which conflict is inherent and in which change is essential.WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
- Geopolitics Concepts
- History of Europe after World War II
- Role of important actors in International Relations
- Different perspectives of two great powers on the world
HOW DOES THE COURSE OCCUR?
Single recorded video that can be watched any time.
WHO WILL YOU LEARN FROM
Alexander Addor:
Alexandre has a degree in International Relations (Bennett) and also studied History (PUC-Rio). He has lived in the United States, Norway, Serbia and Uganda. He did postgraduate studies in Peace Studies at Oslo University/Peace Research Institute of Oslo, two more in Conflict Transformation at FLACSO/University of Massachusetts and at the UNESCO Chair in Peace Studies at the University of Innsbruck/Peace & Mind Institute. He holds a Master's in Political Science (Violence and the State) from the University of Belgrade. In addition, he participated in courses and events at Harvard, at the Center for Comparative Conflict, at PUC-Rio/GSUM/Brics Policy Center. He also has experience in the Third Sector and the UN. He was Visiting Researcher at Victoria University – Kampala (Peace Missions) and at the University of Belgrade (Consolidation of Democracies).