Bricks And Multilateral Diplomacy

1. Understand the concepts and theories of diplomacy and multilateral diplomacy.
2. Analyze the role and place of BRICS in international politics and economics.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of multilateral diplomacy in addressing global challenges.
4. Assess the impact of South-South Cooperation on development.
5. Compare and contrast the foreign policies of BRICS member states.

13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1MODULE 1: THE CONCEPTS OF DIPLOMACY AND MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY

   • Unit 1: What is Diplomacy? · 4 hours

     Define diplomacy and its key elements.. Explore the historical context and evolution of diplomacy.. Identify the different types of diplomacy..

2. Week 2MODULE 1: THE CONCEPTS OF DIPLOMACY AND MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY

   • Unit 2: Scope and Functions of Diplomacy · 4 hours

     Examine the scope of diplomacy in international relations.. Discuss the functions of diplomacy in maintaining peace and resolving conflicts.. Analyze the role of diplomacy in foreign policy implementation..

3. Week 3MODULE 1: THE CONCEPTS OF DIPLOMACY AND MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY

   • Unit 3: Contemporary Diplomatic Practice · 4 hours

     Compare traditional and modern diplomatic practices.. Analyze the relationship between diplomacy and negotiation.. Explore current trends in diplomacy..

4. Week 4MODULE 1: THE CONCEPTS OF DIPLOMACY AND MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY

   • Unit 4: Bilateral Versus Multilateral Diplomacy · 4 hours

     Distinguish between bilateral and multilateral diplomacy.. Examine the contexts and methods used in both forms of diplomacy.. Understand the roles of various actors in bilateral and multilateral settings..

5. Week 5MODULE 2: MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY IN PRACTICE

   • Unit 1: Characteristics of Multilateral Diplomacy in International Organisations · 4 hours

     Identify the characteristics of multilateral diplomacy in international organizations.. Analyze the role of conference diplomacy.. Examine the role of summit diplomacy..

6. Week 6MODULE 2: MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY IN PRACTICE

   • Unit 2: Multilateral Diplomacy and Groupings in the International System · 4 hours

     Understand the principles and dynamics of groupings in the international system.. Discuss the objectives of regional and interest groupings in international organizations.. Examine examples of groupings and their justifications..

7. Week 7MODULE 2: MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY IN PRACTICE

   • Unit 3: International Negotiation, the Theory of Clubs and Multilateralism Diplomacy · 4 hours

     Understand the principles of club theory and negotiation.. Analyze the trade-offs between state independence and club participation.. Examine the benefits of membership in international organizations..

8. Week 8MODULE 2: MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY IN PRACTICE

   • Unit 4: Multilateral Diplomacy and the Concept of South-South Cooperation · 4 hours

     Understand the principles of South-South Cooperation.. Analyze the objectives and benefits of South-South Cooperation.. Examine the role of multilateral diplomacy in promoting South-South Cooperation..

9. Week 9MODULE 3: BRICS (BRAZIL, RUSSIA, INDIA, CHINA AND SOUTH AFRICA)

   • Unit 1: What is Brics? · 4 hours

     Define BRICS and its significance in the global arena.. Identify the common characteristics of the BRICS countries.. Discuss the historical background of the BRICS forum..

10. Week 10MODULE 3: BRICS (BRAZIL, RUSSIA, INDIA, CHINA AND SOUTH AFRICA)

    • Unit 2: Knowing the BRICS Countries: Brazil, Russia and India · 4 hours

      Understand the economic and political situation of Brazil, Russia, and India.. Identify their approaches to international development, trade, and economics.. Analyze their perspectives on South-South Cooperation..

11. Week 11MODULE 3: BRICS (BRAZIL, RUSSIA, INDIA, CHINA AND SOUTH AFRICA)

    • Unit 3: Knowing the BRICS Countries: China and South Africa · 4 hours

      Understand the economic and political situation of China and South Africa.. Identify their approaches to international development, trade, and economics.. Analyze their perspectives on South-South Cooperation..

12. Week 12MODULE 3: BRICS (BRAZIL, RUSSIA, INDIA, CHINA AND SOUTH AFRICA)

    • Unit 4: Unity in Diversity? An Overview of the Five BRICS States' Approach to Diplomacy, Trade and Development · 4 hours

      Compare the approaches of the BRICS member states to diplomacy, trade, and development.. Analyze the points of convergence and divergence among the BRICS countries.. Understand the implications of unity in diversity for the BRICS bloc..

13. Week 13MODULE 4: EVIDENCE OF BRICS MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY

    • Unit 1: The BRICS: From an Acronym to an Institution · 4 hours

      Analyze the factors driving the evolution of BRICS from an acronym to an institution.. Examine the objectives of BRICS as an alternative to established multilateralism.. Understand the relationship between BRICS and Africa..