Licenciatura em Finanças
Plano Curricular Finanças
International Organizations (OINT-E)
UC Competência
International Organizations(Ciências Sociais)UC Execução
International Organizations (2020/2021 - Semestre 1)International Organizations (2019/2020 - Semestre 1)
International Organizations (2018/2019 - Semestre 1)
International Organizations (2017/2018 - Semestre 2)
International Organizations (2016/2017 - Semestre 2)
Contextos
Grupo: Finanças > 1º Ciclo > Unidades Curriculares Optativas
Período: 3 Ano, 1 Semestre
Grupo: Finanças > 1º Ciclo > Unidades Curriculares Optativas
Período: 3 Ano, 2 Semestre
Peso
4.0 (para cálculo da média)
Objectivos
The course offers a general overview of the making of the modern international community, with the rise of the so-called Westphalian State.
It focus on the features of the main actors of the modern international community, namely the general principles guiding the work of international organizations.
Then it concentrates on the role of international organizations in global governance affairs, analyzing the action of the UN Security Council on peace and security issues, as well as the intended reform of this body.
The last part of the course is devoted to the world economic order, stemming from Bretton Wood agreements to the World Trade Organization, as well as new developments in trade negotiations and the challenge of China in the reform of the international system.
Programa
History of International relations. The rise of the modern state; the international society; international organizations: the League of Nations.
- A. Cassese, "Historical Evolution of the International Community (1648-1918)", in International Law in a Divided World, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1994, pp. 34-73.
- H. Kissinger, World Order. Reflections on the Character of Nations and the Course of History, London: Penguin Press, 2014, Chapters 1, 2.
The World Political Order. The United Nations Organization; the Cold War and the work of UN; The UN structure and role; The UN reform: The post-American age and the new emerging powers. The World (dis) Order.
- H. Kissinger, World Order. Reflections on the Character of Nations and the Course of History, Penguin Press, London, 2014, Chapters 3,5,6,7,8.
- S. Patrick, "Irresponsible Stakeholders", Foreign Affairs, Vol. 89, nº6, 2010, pp.44-53.
- S.G. Brooks, G.J. Ikennberry, W.C. Wohlforth, "Lean Forward", Foreign Affairs, Vol. 92, nº1, 2013.
The International Economic Order. International economic relations before 1945; the international financial system: the UN specialized agencies, IMF and World Bank. The world trade system: GATT; trade rounds; WTO; Doha Round. TPP; TTIP.
- A. Cassese, "The Law Governing International Economic Relations", in International Law in a Divided World, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1994, pp. 317-350.
- R. Zoellick, "Why we Still Need the World Bank", Foreign Affairs, Vol. 91, nº2, 2012, pp. 66-78.
- R. Scharma, "Broken BRICs", Foreign Affairs, Vol. 91, nº6, 2012, pp.2-7.
- H. Dieter, "The Decline of Global Economic Governance and the Role of the Transatlantic Powers", Business and Politics, Vol. 11, nº3, 2009.
Metodologia de avaliação
As for regular period there will be a continuous assessment system, based on three main elements: class participation; written test; and a research paper.
Class attendance is compulsory for regular period purpose. Those who will miss more than 6 lectures will not be considered for continuous assessment.
Repeat period will consist on a written exam.
Bibliografia
Principal
World Order. Reflections on the Character of Nations and the Course of History. Portuguese Version: A Ordem Mundial. Reflexões sobre o Carácter das Nações e o Curso da História
H. Kissinger
2014
Penguin Press, London | Portuguese Version: D. Quixote, Lisboa
International Organizations: The Politics and Processes of Global Governance
M. P. Karns, K. A. Mingst
2015
3rd ed., Lynne Rienner, Boulder
International Organization and Global Governance
Thomas Weiss et al.
2014
London: Routledge
International Organizations
I. Hurd
2012
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
International Organizations
M. Margaret
2010
Lynne Rienner, Boulder
The Politics of Global Governance: International Organizations in an Interdependent World
P. F. Diehl, B. Frederking (Eds.)
2010
Lynne Rienner, Boulder
Organizações Internacionais
J. Mota de Campos (coord.)
2011
4ª ed., Almedina, Coimbra
O papel da ONU na criação de uma nova ordem mundial
M.C. Pinto
2010
Prefácio, Lisboa
Secundária
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