Students from various higher education levels, particularly in the areas of International Relations, Political Science, History, Sociology, Geography, Economics, Communication Sciences, and African Studies; Members of the Armed Forces and Security Forces and Services; Public Administration staff, especially from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Ministry of Economy; Senior Embassy Officials; Senior staff and technicians from City Councils; Companies focused on internationalization, consulting, and risk analysis; Journalists.
Specialization Course in Geopolitics and Security of the Mediterranean
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The emergence of new actors, dynamics, flows, and interactions in the Mediterranean region has resulted in new power struggles. Faced with this different scenario—compared to the past decade—the European Union finds itself strategically hostage, with new risks inherent to its actions and/or inactions. China, Russia, and Turkey have joined the established Gulf countries and North African powers as key players in the future of Mediterranean geopolitics. Concerns are no longer solely economic—given the countless valuable resources found in Mediterranean waters—nor purely political. This course addresses the current issues surrounding a region that, in the not-too-distant future, could shape and adjust international politics as we know it. The main characteristics of this region and all its actors will be analyzed in depth, with the aim of understanding and finding effective and lasting solutions. From a political and strategic perspective, the economic and energy constraints underlying the interest of new players in the Mediterranean will be analyzed, as well as the role the European Union will play in this chess game, and the potential impact of the European Union’s role in this game of chance. what (and when) we can expect from new waves of migration towards the Old Continent; the perspectives of NATO and Russia; the various legal, social and religious challenges; and the main changes that are approaching, given the strategies adopted.
The course will be held in person at the Autonomous University of Lisbon. Those residing or working in other districts of the country or abroad can attend remotely/online via Zoom.
- Promote in-depth analysis of the dynamics, problems and political, economic, social and security issues related to the Mediterranean and the States surrounding it.
- Identify the challenges raised, the different actors and the constraints in the formulation of foreign policies in this geographic area.
- Identify the challenges raised, the different actors and the constraints in the formulation of foreign policies in this geographic area.
- Reflect on the geopolitical interactions between the MENA region and the Sahel with Europe.
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Strategic Importance of the Mediterranean
- Security, political, economic and social dynamics
4 hours
The Shores of the Mediterranean: Tensions and Conflicts in the Last Decade
- European Union, Middle East and North Africa
4 hours
Mediterranean Security
- Security Policies
- European Union Internal Security Strategy
- Sahel
4 hours
European Policies and Human Rights
2 hours
Mediterranean Refugee Crisis: Current Dynamics and Trends
- Humanitarian Crisis
- Migratory flows and routes
4 hours
New Power Struggles: The Next Challenges
- New actors in the Mediterranean
- Emergency in the Sahel and more challenges for Europe
4 hours
Lectures with special guests
4 horas
André Carvalho Ramos
Catarina Mendes Leal
Diogo Alexandre Carapinha
Félix Ribeiro
Felipe Pathé Duarte
Riccardo Fabiani
Rui Cardoso
Teresa Ferreira Rodrigues
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