Introduction
Geopolitics – a scientific discipline a little over a century old, seen primarily as the Spatial Dimension of Politics – is a vital tool for understanding and explaining the complex reality that surrounds us.
The Advanced Studies Course in Geopolitics, launched in a partnership between the National Defence Institute (IDN) and the Autonomous University of Lisbon (UAL), aims precisely to provide an in-depth understanding of the behaviour and interactions of Communities, States and Regions far beyond the ‘foam of days’. It combines, ‘quantum satis’, physical, human and economic geography with the ‘laws’ of geopolitics – from its various perspectives – as well as history, culture, strategy, political science and international relations, all under the serene, omnipresent and never neutral gaze of the geographical stage where people’s lives unfold.
Objectives
Bringing together a renowned group of specialists, this course aims to:
– Provide information and reflection on the conceptual, theoretical and methodological framework of Geopolitics, from classical thought to new approaches, and also including cartographic representation or the construction of scenarios and foresight;
– Promote in-depth analysis of current geopolitical dynamics and interactions, particularly in the global space and in certain regional areas.
– To develop an attitude of critical reflection on central and diverse contemporary issues from the perspective of geopolitics.
Target audience
Students from the various cycles of higher education, 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 officials, particularly from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Internal Administration and the Ministry of the Economy; Senior Embassy Officials; Senior Municipal Council officials and technicians; Companies geared towards internationalisation, consultancy and risk analysis; Journalists.
Co-ordination
Major General José Manuel Freire Nogueira / Professor Luis Tomé
The course will be held in person at IDN Lisbon and IDN Porto. Those living or working in other districts of the country or abroad can attend remotely/online via zoom.
More information and enrolment at https://academy.autonoma.pt/cursos/estudos-avancados-de-geopolitica/
