Multilateralism and Negotiation

Presentation

The unit seeks to provide students with a broad knowledge of multilateralism and its importance in securing international order. Starting with a review of theoretical concepts developed to explain international order, the unit also considers the historical context allowing for the spread of multilateral cooperation in the post-1945 period. The unit examines some of the reasons accounting for the recent reversal in multilateral cooperation and how, in the aftermath of the Cold War, multilateralism has given way to greater bilateral and unilateral action. The unit further analyzes some of the most relevant international organizations built on multilateral principles, including the UN, NATO, WTO and the EU. The unit provides students with a solid background knowledge about multilateral cooperation as well as the challenges posed to it in the post-1945 world

Part of this Programme

European Studies and International Relations

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 4

Year | Type of course unit | Language

3 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULHT450-14677

Recommended complementary curricular units

Theories of Integration and History of the EU

Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

Introduction
Theories of multilateralism, cooperation and international order Multilateralism, European integration and challenges to integration International economic order and trade
Security, defense and multilateralism
Culture and multilateralism
Multilateral international organizations: EU, NATO, WTO and CPLP

Objectives

The unit seeks to provide students with the skills to analyze multilateralism and the underlying dynamics making it tenable. More specifically, the manner in which multilateral cooperation is an essential component of international order. Knowledge and skills are obtained through the preparation of readings recommended by the instructor, class lectures, class participation in discussion events and brainstorming. Exams and independent research carried out by the students seeks to provide them with the capacity to think critically by way of scientific concepts and methods. 

Teaching methodologies and assessment

Material will be presented by the instructor in the classroom setting, where debate and brainstorming will be encouraged. Independent preparation on the part of the students is expected, particularly for the classroom discussions. Students are strongly encouraged to follow current events bearing on the course. 

References

Gaspar, Carlos. A Balanc¿a da Europa. Lisboa: Ale¿theia Editores, 2017. ISBN 9789896229368

Murray, Robert W. Seeking Order in Anarchy: Multilateralism as State Strategy. Calgary: Univerity of Alberta Press, 2016. ISBN 1772121398

Muldoon, James P. et al . The New Dynamics of Multilateralism: Diplomacy, International Organizations, and Global Governance. Boulder: Westview Press, 2011. ISBN 0813344816 

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