Cursos / 1º Ciclo / Faculty of Law :: International Relations

ESPAÇO EURO-ATLÂNTICO - 2018/2019

3º curricular year
Semestralidade: 2nd semester
ECTS: 6

Teachers

Leading Teacher: Prof. Doutor Paulo Amorim
Assistant Professor: Prof. Doutor Paulo Amorim

Class type and School hours

Orientação Tutorial : 1 Horas
Teórico-prática : 2 Horas

Teaching Language

Portuguese

Main Aims/Objectives

This course focuses on the geopolitical space formed by Europe and the US, i.e. on the analysis of the various dimensions of transatlantic relations since 1945. It also concentrates on some of the most pressing problems and debates on the EU-US relation as well as on the positioning of the West in the current global governance structures.

Specific Aims/Objectives

It is intended that students are able to rigorously characterize the euro-atlantic space, analyzing critically the evolution of transatlantic relations, the challenges facing the transatlantic security community, its positioning in the face of emerging powers and behavior in the current global governance structures. Promoting the ability to think about the future of transatlantic relations is another aim of the course.

Skills to be acquired

By the end of the course, students should be able to think critically on the key themes defining the various dimensions of transatlantic relations as well as on the challenges that the euro-atlantic region faces in a globalized world. Students should also demonstrate the ability to project the different possible futures for the EU-US relation.

Teaching Procedures

Classes will be as interactive as possible. It will be encoureged reflection and debate in the classroom, the executation of writings and the analysis of documents, using audiovisual media whenever possible. In class tutorial the teacher will guide each student, in order to clarify doubts and regulate the development of the academic work.

Programme

Part I – Transatlantic relations from 1945 to 2001
I.1. 1945-1949: American commitment to Europe
I.2. 1949-1957: institutional frameworks
I.3. 1957-1961: tension and coexistence
I.4. 1961-1972: challenged America
I.5. 1973-1983: Atlantic distance
I.6. 1984-1989: walls come down
I.7. 1989-1995: transitions and uncertainties
I.8. 1995-2001: enlargement, integration, and globalization

Part II – Transatlantic relations in the 21st century
II.1. The transatlantic security community: “friends again” or “drifting apart”?
II.2. Defining threats and interests: drivers, processes, and objectives
II.3. Economic relations versus high politics
II.4. NATO after the Lisbon Summit
II.5. NATO and the CSDP
II.6. The USA-NATO-EU cooperation on the ground
II.7. Europe, the US, and the emerging powers: multipolarity, multilateralism, and leadership

Part III – Transatlantic relations and global governance
III.1. Competitive interdependence: transatlantic relations and global economic governance
III.2. The paradoxes of the liberal order: transatlantic relations and security governance
III.3. Responsibility to protect: Europe, the US, and the global human rights governance
III.4. Climate governance: the past, present, and future of transatlantic cooperation
III.5. The West in international organizations

Part IV – Perspectives for the future of transatlantic relations

Evaluation Type

Continuous assessment includes:
. Two written tests;
. Oral and written presentation of five reviews of scientific articles;
. Attendance and participation in class.

Teaching Resources

. Computer and projector for slide show and multimedia content;
. Scientific articles.

Sustainability Objectives

Keywords

. USA
. European Union
. Transatlantic Relations
. Politics
. Security
. Defense
. Economy
. Foreign Policy

Main Bibliography

Complementary Bibliography