The British Academy for Training and Development offers a training course on international relations and the concepts of power and weakness. This course aims to provide a deep understanding of international relations and how to assess the strength and weakness of countries within the international system. The course will help participants better analyze the roles of countries, international organizations, and global events, as well as evaluate the factors that influence international power and weakness.

Target Audience:

• Students of political science and international relations.
• Employees of international institutions and organizations.
• Policy makers and decision makers.
• Analysts and researchers in the international field.
• Entrepreneurs and professionals in international affairs.
• Those interested in international politics and global issues.

Program Objectives:

By the end of the training program, participants will:

• Understand the concept of international relations and its importance in the modern world.
• Appreciate how to assess international strengths and weaknesses.
• Analyze international systems and alliances.
• Understand the role of international organizations and diplomacy.
• Use theories and methods to analyze current international issues.

Unit 1: Concept of International Relations:

• Definition of international relations and its evolution over the ages.
• Theories and fundamental concepts in international relations.
• Introduction to the main theories in international relations, such as realism, liberalism, and constructivism.
• Analysis of how to apply these theories to assess power and weakness in international relations.

Unit 2: Analysis of International Power and Weakness:

• Factors determining international power and weakness.
• Evaluation of economic strength, military power, and diplomatic influence.

Unit 3: International Systems and International Alliances:

• Types of international systems and their impact on international behavior.
• Analysis of alliances and international conflicts.

Unit 4: International Organizations and International Diplomacy:

• Role of international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
• International diplomacy and the international decision-making process.

Unit 5: Current International Issues:

• Analysis of contemporary international issues such as climate change, regional conflicts, and migration.
• Use of theories and methods in analyzing these issues.

Unit 6: Negotiation Strategies and Addressing International Issues:

• Development of negotiation and mediation skills in international issues.
• Strengthening international diplomacy and achieving global stability.

Unit 7: The International System and Major Powers:

• Understanding the international system and classifying major powers.
• Analysis of the role of major powers in shaping international relations and managing crises.

Unit 8: International Security and Environmental Security:

• Study of international security and the importance of directing and organizing power to maintain international peace.
• Analysis of environmental security and the impact of environmental challenges on international relations.

Unit 9: Soft Power and International Diplomacy:

• Study of soft power as a means to achieve international goals.
• Analysis of the role of international diplomacy in managing international relations and resolving conflicts.

Introduction to Current International Issues and Influencing Changes on the International System:

• Analysis of challenges such as regional conflicts, terrorism, and climate change.