Course
Course 7.5 credits • COSM53
The course examines international relations in East and Southeast Asia.
Initially, the course covers the fundamental theories of international relations and then provides a brief historical overview, with an emphasis on the post-war period.
Subsequently, the course focuses on the following key regional issues: power rivalry, identity and historical memory, territorial disputes, and non-traditional security issues such as public diplomacy, “soft power,” and environmental and food security.
The primary focus of the course is a series of in-depth case studies that define the region today. These include the territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas, the North Korean nuclear issue, Japan’s shift away from pacifism, the relationship between China and Taiwan, and the past, present, and future involvement of the United States and its military bases in the region.
The course relies on active student participation, and students develop their ability to critically evaluate and develop theoretically informed analyses of these case studies and their dynamics.
Study period:
autumn semester 2025
Type of studies:
full time,
day
Study period:
2025-11-03 – 2025-12-02
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-19552
Eligibility:
Degree of Bachelor in social sciences or humanities. Oral and written proficiency in English corresponding to English 6/B from Swedish upper secondary school is a requirement. International qualifications will be assessed in accordance with national guidelines.
A general exemption from the requirement of proficiency in Swedish is applied.
- The schedule will be published 2025-06-19.
- Library Guide
Information on included parts
- Grand Strategy, Geopolitics and the Fate of East Asia: Seminar Assignment , 2.5 credits
- Grand Strategy, Geopolitics and the Fate of East Asia: Take-home Exam , 5 credits
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Autumn semester 2025
Application opens 17 March
15April 2025