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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course will be of interest to business and International Relations students, area specialists (Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America), professionals who work globally and earners concerned by the evolution of global politics and who need organized information about the evolution of world affairs A Bachelor level in the fields of global studies or international affairs is an asset but not mandatory at all. French translations are available throughout the course. If you are taking this course as part of the International Relations program for credit, you will be expected to spend 10 hours per week studying this course. If you are not taking the course for credit, 6 hours per week is expected for basic understanding. You can use the hashtag #FLglobalrisks to talk about this course on social media.

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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course will be of interest to business and International Relations students, area specialists (Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America), professionals who work globally and earners concerned by the evolution of global politics and who need organized information about the evolution of world affairs A Bachelor level in the fields of global studies or international affairs is an asset but not mandatory at all. French translations are available throughout the course. If you are taking this course as part of the International Relations program for credit, you will be expected to spend 10 hours per week studying this course. If you are not taking the course for credit, 6 hours per week is expected for basic understanding. You can use the hashtag #FLglobalrisks to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

  • Political risks
  • International risks
  • Regional risks
  • Intercultural communication
  • Institutional and political instability
  • Revolutions and civil strife
  • Exhaustion of natural resources
  • Increasing nuclear risks and cyber risks
  • Security issues and disarmament
  • The transformation of war
  • New polarities, new centers of power
  • New norms, new practices

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Enriching course on global risks and threats

This course offers a thorough examination of the various risks and threats in international relations. It is suitable for students, professionals, and anyone interested in global politics. While one reviewer found it somewhat disappointing, another highly recommended it for leaders, aspiring leaders, and policymakers seeking to promote peace and stability.
Provides insights into political risks.
"This course should be taught or learn by leaders, aspiring leaders, or policy makers to fully understand what brings or leads to risk, strife, threats, war, or misunderstanding By so doing, it will go a long way to bring peace and stability to the people."
One reviewer found the course disappointing.
"This course looked promising, but turned out to be very disappointing."

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