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12. Introduction to International relations and Foreign Policy
International relations: definition and typology. International system – definition and characteristics. Structure, elements, dynamics of the International system. The evolution ofInternational Relations – goals and functions of the International Systems – definition, chronology, characteristics – Richelieu,Westphalian Peace System, Metternich, realpolitik,balance of power and polarization. Basic theories of International relations – Realism and Liberalism. The Cold war and neorealism. Intervention and conflict management. International organizations – functions and characteristics.
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Foreign Policy – definition and characteristics. National interest. Foreign Policy – goals, priorities, objectives and means.