Master Program in Int. Relations

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Classical Theories and New Approaches in International Relations: Realism, Idealism, Constructivism, Critical Theories, Liberalism Levels of Analysis. The major conflicts of the 20th century and their influence on the development of International Relations Theory. The current international system from a critical peripheral perspective. Understanding theoretical frameworks to expand and enhance performance capabilities in the professional field of International Relations. Analysis of current theoretical-practical cases: through the application of various theories to texts addressing issues related to power and international politics and key actors (USA, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Climate Change, Refugees, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and other relevant topics at that particular time), seeking to find elements that allow understanding these issues from one theory or another; and writing short essays on some of these issues, aiming to explain them from one theory or another.

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Main international organizations. Historical background. Evaluation of the decision-making system and main functions. Analytical and comparative tools for understanding the phenomenon of international organizational structures. Operation of international organizations such as the United Nations, OAS, and European Union; other regional organizations in Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Importance of new forums and summit meetings. International economic organizations and their recent evolution from a critical perspective. Disciplinary role of international economic and financial organizations. Organizations arising from integration processes. Economic and trade-oriented forums and decision-making bodies. International cooperation and sustainable development beyond anarchy. Non-governmental international organizations. Development of various initiatives, programs, and projects to be implemented within international organizations. Organization of forums on current agenda topics. Determination and classification of priorities that could constitute the agenda. Drafting of treaties and agreements. Meetings and technical reports.

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Theoretical and practical aspects of international security. Analysis of the main ongoing processes in global and regional frameworks. Peacekeeping missions and the role of the United Nations in international peace and security. NATO, its roles, and its process of change. Cooperative security policies and non-proliferation in various regional scenarios. New threats. The concept of "risk complexity" and its practical applicability: the case of Kosovo and the former Yugoslavia. Hemispheric security and Defense Diplomacy. The regional and subregional context of Argentina. Risk and threat assessment, and prioritization of threats. Development of sociograms and strategic conflict diagnostics; identification of allies, adversaries, and neutrals; design of strategic proposals for action.

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Theory and practice of negotiation, and the construction of negotiation scenarios and processes, adapting and working on concepts and topics acquired in other courses of the Master’s program, such as International Agenda, Public International Law, International Security, and International Organizations and Global Governance. Development and enhancement of negotiation skills in diplomatic and professional settings, aimed at designing, evaluating, and adopting decisions or executing specific actions. Preparation of conflict diagnoses based on theoretical frameworks, for the design of policies, programs, and projects for resolution in the areas of security, economics, the multilateral system, and global governance. Drafting of various resolution models (political, economic, security, etc.) for an International Organization, and speeches for their presentation and defense; acquiring or practicing communication skills in writing and oratory pertinent to the field of International Relations. Development of a strategic communication plan. Various forms of communication: classification of channels and tools. Communications to specific groups: relations with the government, financial communications. Public speaking and persuasion techniques.

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Definition of Factors Influencing the Formulation and Execution of Foreign Policy Characterization of the relationship between domestic and international spheres and analysis of the decision-making process to understand its complexities. Critical perspective on the most important processes and events in the historical evolution, present, and future perspectives of Argentine and Latin American Foreign Policy: characteristics of their international insertions through forums, summits, and cooperation initiatives; conflict issues at the hemispheric, regional, and subregional levels. Debate on the opportunities and challenges posed by relations with the United States and China. Brazil and its foreign policy. The constraints and possibilities in Foreign Policy for Argentina and other countries in the region. Preparation of technical reports for the implementation of positions and guidelines on various topics.

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Here's the translation for the course description: International Agenda Main debates and trends in International Relations since the end of the Cold War, from a Latin American perspective and with an interdisciplinary approach. Analysis of decision-making processes in response to complex issues arising from the changing logic of the international system. Implications of globalization and its crisis for International Relations. New and old actors; their ability to set topics on the international agenda. The role of democracy and Human Rights on the international agenda. Environmental protection. The emergence of security communities. Aspects suggesting the rise of a global society. Definition, characterization, and debate on the specific traits of threats and phenomena such as drug trafficking, money laundering, human trafficking, refugees, the resurgence of the new neoliberal right in the world, digital surveillance and the use of metadata as forms of control, and fake news. Identification of potential international conflicts based on current international agenda debates. Identifying debates at the center of the international agenda to formulate strategies for engagement or alliances between countries. Designing collaborative actions with other countries to strategically address prominent issues affecting a region.

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Macroeconomics of open economies. The multiplier effect of foreign trade and its impacts. Content, similarities, and differences between absolute, comparative, and competitive advantages. Standard trade model. Modern theory on factors of production. Technological change and environmental economics. The Georgescu-Roegen model. Economic issues of Latin American countries. Their relationship with international credit organizations. Their employment policies, environmental protection, and others. Internal and external constraints on their economies: current situation and prospects within the framework of the globalized economy. Preparation of technical reports based on systematic case analysis. Development of business plans or technical reports on critical development points of a country or region within the international economy. Designing a consultancy plan for businesses based on market behavior information and the existence of commercial opportunities. Developing support and promotion strategies for national companies in the international market.

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Quantitative and qualitative methodologies: Differences. Statistics as a tool for quantitative analysis. Elements of descriptive statistics: Univariate analysis. Data organization. Reading statistical tables and graphs. Application of statistical software for obtaining results, analysis, and interpretation. Basic concepts of probability. Applications. Sampling elements. Data collection and systematization. Surveys. Use of databases to generate information. Statistical inference: Estimation of population parameters. Hypothesis testing. The relationship between variables: Simple and multiple linear regression models. Economic and social indices: Comparative analysis. Time series: Trend analysis and forecasting.

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Quantitative versus qualitative models. Specific features of qualitative research design: logic and constitutive elements; methodological strategy and validation; proposal and justification of the research. In-depth interviews. Ethnography and participant observation. Life histories. Analysis of qualitative data: coding strategies and use of software programs. Methodological triangulation. The researcher’s craft: searching, processing, selecting, recording, and handling information. Collection of qualitative information and data processing based on specific cases. Available technologies. Stage of constructing the conceptual framework and literature review: databases, academic search engines. Types of databases.

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An essentially applied course where students must focus on the development of their Final Project, applying the theoretical and empirical knowledge acquired during the Master's program, with appropriate methodological grounding. The course supports the development process of the Final Project, showcasing the skills acquired throughout the postgraduate studies and strengthening the students' basic tools, both for their specific project and their professional life. Among the various options for the Master's Final Project that students can present are a case study; a comparative analysis; an analysis of development and/or cooperation projects; the creation of a strategic plan for the development and international integration of a public or private organization; an international conflict resolution project based on strategic diagnostics; or a business plan including an international perspective.

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Acquisition of necessary knowledge for the administration and leadership of international organizations, multinational for-profit enterprises, international development agencies, and NGOs. Internal functioning of these organizations and the challenges they face today. Linking theoretical frameworks with case studies and analysis of best practices from prominent national and international organizations. Development of marketing, financing, and fundraising strategies. Institutional relations and consultancy for businesses, corporations, and civil society institutions. Legal aspects. Leadership and strategic planning. Presentation and evaluation of projects. Design of internationalist policies at any government level or in civil society organizations, through the analysis of an issue, design of initiatives to address it, coordination, implementation, and subsequent evaluation. Preparation of a founding charter for an international organization (mission, vision, objectives). Management, coordination, and organization of various projects in an NGO.

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The seminar aims to present projects, research progress, or methodological considerations on ongoing projects. It seeks to create a space for meeting, reflection, and exchange of ideas on research in political science, international relations, and economics, among members of the academic community, including guests from other local and international universities. It also aims to foster the development of professional networking among specialists working on similar topics in various fields.

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Public International Law and Human Rights Origin and evolution of International Law, from the national to the international level. General Theory applied and fundamental norms in Public International Law. Peaceful resolution of disputes. Diplomatic procedures: negotiation, good offices, mediation, conciliation, investigation. Jurisdictional procedures: Arbitration, International Court of Justice, ad-hoc international tribunals. Public International Law in the regional context. World War II as a turning point concerning the role of ethical demands within the international system. Major advancements in Public International Law since the creation of the United Nations, during the Cold War, and in the emerging post-Cold War scenario. Conceptual construction of the notion of Human Rights and its increasing inclusion in the international agenda. Universal Human Rights protection system. Conventional and non-conventional protection: instruments, bodies, and protection mechanisms. Inter-American Human Rights protection system. International Conferences. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Analysis and application of international tribunal jurisprudence in case resolution. Analysis and interpretation of treaties and major legal instruments applicable to cases involving disputes, Human Rights, and the regulation of spaces, acquiring or expanding core knowledge about their distinctive features. Management of a mediation process in an international conflict.

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The student will choose four subjects from those offered in other postgraduate programs within the same Faculty of Law and Social Sciences (Master's and Doctoral programs).

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Main events, actors, and processes of the contemporary international system. The post-Cold War order: the debate between the end of history and the clash of civilizations. Regionalism and integration processes. The War on Terror and its international impact. G-20, BRICS, South-South cooperation, and the rise of emerging powers. The 2008 economic crisis and its repercussions in Latin America. Crisis of multilateralism and the rise of nationalism and popular conservatism in various regions of the world. Identification of current and potential regional and global issues, assessing their causes and possible effects. Designing viable solutions as alternatives for resolving these issues.