Specifically, it focuses on how the interactions between world politics and geography have unfolded in the most relevant geopolitical settings. The programme allows the students to gain a profound knowledge of geopolitics and geostrategy, two disciplines becoming ever more important. The mandatory courses provide the necessary theoretical background, while the electives enable the students to choose their thematic and regional specialisation according to their preferences. Some of the areas that the specialised courses and modules focus on include:

• World politics, great powers geopolitics, global power shifts, border hardening;
• Disintegration processes, failed states, violent non-state actors, unrecognised states;
• War, natural resources and conflicts, international law;
• Political risk analysis, foreign policy analysis;
• World regions and their position in the current global order.

Students will be introduced to the key concepts and theories and the methodology and approaches to conducting proper research in this field. Simulation and practical exercises are also employed to enable the students to apply the knowledge gained to solve problems, which could occur in real-world scenarios.

How do You join?
The early admissions deadline for the academic year starting in September/October is 28th February 2024. The early admissions deadline is strongly recommended for students from non-EU or non-EFTA countries who will need a student visa to study in the Czech Republic. The regular deadline for the academic year is 30th April 2024.

Apply online at: fsv.cuni.cz/en/admissions/masters-degrees/geopolitical-studies-gps
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