YouÕll investigate the relationships of the major states within the international system, with a focus on:
- the historical evolution and current revival of the concept of geopolitics including energy security, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the war on terrorism, and democracy promotion
- grand strategies including the foreign policy of the US, the re-emergence of Russia and the rise of China
- key regional dynamics including the Middle East, European security, international security in South and East Asia, and geopolitical rivalries in Africa.
Why choose this course?
- Benefit from our interdisciplinary approach, cutting-edge research, area studies expertise, international faculty and distinctive programme of events.
- Study at the centre of theoretical innovation on international politics. We host the Sussex Centre for Conflict and Security Research, the Centre for Advanced International Theory and the Centre for Global Political Economy.
- Network and make use of our strong working relationships with many alumni, collaborators and partner organisations around the world.
