General
Lectures and Practical lessons: Oleh Brovko, Candidate of Political Sciences (PhD), Docent
Department of International Relations, Political Philosophy
Dear students,
Please note that the final credit will take place on August 22 at 17:00 via Zoom. The link will be sent in a separate announcement on August 22. The format: a 10-minute presentation based on your essay followed by a Q&A session. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74486193537?pwd=IqiafVVDVFmHrGOStmC5sNyGc8X1Pe.1
Essay
– You must upload your essay to the Essay assignment on PNS.
– The topics and requirements are specified directly in the assignment.
– In addition, please send your essay to my email (oleh.brovko@hneu.net).
Test
– You are required to complete the test in the Topic 3 section on PNS.
Presentations
– You are required to submit four presentations by email (oleh.brovko@hneu.net).
– Topics and instructions are given below.
Topic 1 – List of Topics
The Role of International Organizations in Contemporary Global Politics
The Formation of the League of Nations and Its Role in Global Politics Between the World Wars
The Intensification of Integration Processes in Europe After World War II
International Organizations: Concept, Characteristics, Classification, and Formation Process
Key Criteria for the Typology of International Organizations
Pre-Modern International Associations (Before the 20th Century)
The Collapse of the Colonial System and the Emergence of Regional International Associations
The Impact of International Organizations on Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping
Topic 2 – Choose one
– Your presentation should include key arguments, examples, and a critical perspective.
– Be ready to answer at least one question from me or your peers.
The Role of the UN in Conflict Resolution (Successes, failures, and key peacekeeping missions)
UN Sanctions: Do They Work? (Effectiveness, case studies, and ethical dilemmas)
The UN and Climate Change (Policies, agreements, and future challenges)
Reforming the UN: Challenges and Proposals (Security Council reform, efficiency, and global influence)
The UN and Human Rights Protection (Key achievements, shortcomings, and the role of the UNHRC)
The UN’s Role in Global Health (WHO’s impact, pandemic response, and future challenges)
The Influence of the UN on Developing Countries (Aid programs, economic policies, and controversies)
The UN and Women’s Rights (Gender equality initiatives, progress, and remaining challenges)
Topic 3 – Choose one organization
Your presentation should:
– explain the organization’s objectives and main areas of activity;
– provide historical and contemporary context;
– include specific examples or case studies;
– offer a critical analysis of its impact and effectiveness.
Available topics:
The Role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Promoting Safe and Sustainable Shipping
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Regulation of Global Air Transport
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU): Governance of the Global Information Infrastructure
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) in the Era of Digital Transformation
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Global Protection of Workers’ Rights
WHO and FAO’s Codex Alimentarius: Establishing Global Food Safety Standards
From GATT to the WTO: The Evolution of International Trade Regulation
Topic 4 – Choose one organization
– Your presentation should be 7–10 minutes long, structured as above.
Available topics:
The Role of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Strengthening Regional Security
The Council of Europe: Promoting Human Rights and Democratic Values
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS): Evolution and Current Challenges
GUAM: Regional Cooperation for Democracy and Economic Development
The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) and Regional Cooperation in Northern Europe
The Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC): Building Economic Partnerships