International Relations In East And Central Africa

1. Explain key concepts and theories in international relations.
2. Analyze the foreign policies of selected countries in East and Central Africa.
3. Evaluate the causes and consequences of ethnic crises in the region.
4. Assess the role of international organizations in conflict resolution and humanitarian assistance.
5. Understand the dynamics of regional politics and security threats in East and Central Africa.

13 weeks, about 53 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: The concept of International Relations

   • Unit 1: Conceptualising International Relations · 3 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the scope of international relations.. Define international relations from different perspectives.. Identify the key elements that constitute international relations..

   • Unit 2: Actors in International Relations · 2 hours

     Identify and differentiate between state and non-state actors.. Analyze the roles and influences of each type of actor in international relations.. Discuss the implications of state sovereignty in international relations..

2. Week 2Module 1: The concept of International Relations

   • Unit 3: The Dynamics of Regional Politics in East and Central Africa · 4 hours

     Examine the historical context of regional politics in East and Central Africa.. Analyze the factors contributing to political instability and cooperation in the region.. Discuss the roles of key countries in shaping regional dynamics..

3. Week 3Module 1: The concept of International Relations

   • Unit 4: Terrorism and Security Threats in East and Central Africa · 4 hours

     Define terrorism and its various forms.. Analyze the causes and consequences of terrorism in East and Central Africa.. Evaluate the effectiveness of counter-terrorism strategies in the region..

4. Week 4Module 1: The concept of International Relations

   • Unit 5: The Central and Eastern Africa amidst the Global Politics · 4 hours

     Assess the influence of global politics on East and Central Africa.. Analyze the relationships between the region and major global powers.. Discuss the implications of globalization for the region's development and security..

5. Week 5Module 2: Foreign Policy Making

   • Unit 1: Foreign Policy Making in Central Africa · 4 hours

     Examine the factors influencing foreign policy making in Central Africa.. Analyze the role of regime security in shaping foreign policy decisions.. Discuss the implications of domestic and external factors on foreign policy..

6. Week 6Module 2: Foreign Policy Making

   • Unit 2: The Logic of Foreign Policy Making in Central Africa · 4 hours

     Analyze the logic behind foreign policy decisions in Central Africa.. Evaluate the effectiveness of foreign policy models in explaining African decisions.. Discuss the role of personal ties and ethnic considerations in foreign policy..

7. Week 7Module 2: Foreign Policy Making

   • Unit 3: The Changing Foreign Policy Making Context · 4 hours

     Assess the changing context of foreign policy making in East and Central Africa.. Analyze the impact of democratization and regional rivalries on foreign policy.. Discuss the role of external actors, such as France, in shaping foreign policy..

8. Week 8Module 2: Foreign Policy Making

   • Unit 4: Elements of Foreign Policy Making in the Great Lakes Region · 4 hours

     Examine the elements of foreign policy making in the Great Lakes Region.. Analyze the role of military and political interdependence among states.. Discuss the aversion to external interference in the region..

9. Week 9Module 2: Foreign Policy Making

   • Unit 5: The 1996 Watershed · 4 hours

     Evaluate the impact of the 1996 watershed on foreign policy in the Great Lakes Region.. Analyze the objectives and implications of Kagame's decision to launch a search and destroy operation.. Discuss the role of the United States as a regional ally..

10. Week 10Module 3: Cases of External Relations Africa

    • Unit 1: Kenya's External Relations · 4 hours

      Analyze Kenya's external relations, focusing on key events and relationships.. Evaluate the factors influencing Kenya's foreign policy decisions.. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in Kenya's external relations..

11. Week 11Module 3: Cases of External Relations Africa

    • Unit 2: Tanzania's External Relations · 4 hours

      Analyze Tanzania's external relations, focusing on key events and relationships.. Evaluate the factors influencing Tanzania's foreign policy decisions.. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in Tanzania's external relations..

12. Week 12Module 3: Cases of External Relations Africa

    • Unit 3: Uganda's External Relations · 4 hours

      Analyze Uganda's external relations, focusing on key events and relationships.. Evaluate the factors influencing Uganda's foreign policy decisions.. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in Uganda's external relations..

13. Week 13Module 3: Cases of External Relations Africa

    • Unit 4: Rwanda's External Relations · 4 hours

      Analyze Rwanda's external relations, focusing on key events and relationships.. Evaluate the factors influencing Rwanda's foreign policy decisions.. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in Rwanda's external relations..