The aim of the course is to help students to:
- They know the basic developments in the international system during the Industrial Age, from the last quarter of the 19th century (imperialism, world wars, Cold War, decolonization, European unification)
- Understand the impact of economic developments on the international system, in particular their role in shaping the western world
- Gain basic knowledge of global geography, especially in international matters related to maritime power and maritime trade routes