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This course introduces undergraduate International Relations students to the basic principles of academic research and the core methods used in the discipline. It provides a structured overview of the research process, from developing a clear research question and identifying a theoretical perspective to selecting appropriate methods and interpreting findings. Students are introduced to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research approaches, with an emphasis on their practical use in international relations research. The course also aims to help students develop originality in designing research projects and writing field-specific papers, including term projects and undergraduate theses. By the end of the course, students will be able to design a small-scale research project, critically evaluate academic and policy-oriented studies, and apply fundamental research methods to analyze global political issues in a clear and systematic manner.

The Graduation Project is a core course in which senior International Relations students conduct independent research on a relevant global issue, such as war, globalization, or terrorism. Under the guidance of an advisor, students will apply theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to write a research paper. The project aims to develop students' research, critical thinking, and academic writing skills, and to prepare them for professional careers or further study. Students will also be encouraged to engage with case studies and policy recommendations, combining theory with practical application in international relations.

This course aim to introduce the methods to resolve conflicts successfully through diplomacy and negotiation, understand instructive negotiation practices, reflect on the concept and importance of negotiation and explore main approaches, methods and techniques.

Understanding how and why conflict emerges and how it may be addressed are crucial issues in the international system. Conflict between states and the emergence of conflict derived from political, social, structural, historical and ethnic roots have driven the development of the apparatus to address conflict, ranging from diplomatic exchanges, the use of military force, peacekeeping, negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution

This course examines the role of international organizations in an age of globalization. It also studies the role of state and non-state actors within the context of global governance. The course attempts to analyze the changing dynamics of the international system and the emergence of new actors via discussing current regional and international political, economic, socio-cultural and humanitarian issues pertaining contemporary world affairs. The changing dynamics of globalization, the inequalities created in the world scale and the effect of recent migration trends to international organizations will be covered during the course.