Academic Catalog

ADM4112 RUSSIA AND EURASIAN AFFAIRS

Course Code: 3104112
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Political Science And Public Adm.
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA KEMAL BAYIRBAÐ
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.

Course Content

The main aim of this course is to introduce master students with the political economy of Russia and Security Affairs in Eurasia after the dissolution of Soviet Union. Eurasia will be studied with a special focus on Russia and its role in the related security matters in Eurasia. The course is split into three parts: 1.Studying the modern Russian politics and economy as a factor of the change in Eurasia. 2.Evaluation of the geopolitics of Eurasia and the interests of the involved global actors 3. Understanding the security concerns of the regional states in Eurasia.