Regionalism and Integration in Africa
| MVSI 605: |
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the critical issues in Regionalism and Economic Integration by exploring the nature and evolution of regional integration processes among African states. It examines the various facets of regionalism and integration with the objective of equipping students with a deeper understanding in the field, whilst giving them the necessary skills to relate concepts and theoretical perspectives to ongoing regionalization and governance processes the world over and Africa in particular. |
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Content
The origins of regionalism; The theoretical and conceptual debates on Regionalism; The formation of regional organizations in Africa; The structure, membership, functions, challenges and successes of regional organizations in Africa; The Abuja Treaty, the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Tripartite Agreement, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Agenda 2063. |
Diplomatic Practice
MVSI 430:
Objective
This course examines the diplomatic world and the basic principles underlying diplomatic practice, the links between diplomacy, foreign policy and international relations.
Content
The course covers:
the evolution of diplomacy,
the links between diplomatic practice and theory,
the forms and nature of diplomacy,
modern trends in diplomacy,
preventive diplomacy,
the role of mediation and
negotiation in diplomacy,
summitry and conference
diplomacy and ends with an analysis of the importance of public diplomacy in
the modern era.