Terrorism remains one of the most complex challenges confronting states, societies, and the international system. This master’s-level course provides a critical and comparative examination of terrorism as a form of political violence and evaluates the strategies used to prevent and counter it. Adopting a global International Relations perspective, the course incorporates regional case studies focused […]
This four-week Industrial Internship course prepares students for effective workplace learning by developing essential professional competencies. Key areas covered include workplace communication, teamwork, ethical conduct, critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, adaptability, and reflective practice. Across eight two-hour sessions, students participate in a 4-step learning cycle—combining concept lectures with practical mini-projects. Every activity directly contributes to
In this course, we will uncover why African politics today often faces instability, leadership struggles, and conflict. These patterns are shaped by colonial history, identity politics, and governance challenges. Using Alex Thomson’s core text, we’ll examine colonial legacies, ethnic and religious politics, one-party states, military regimes, democratization, and interstate and intrastate conflict. Each topic builds
African Union Law and Regional Integration is a seminar-based Master’s course designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of the legal, institutional, political, security, human rights, and economic dimensions of the African Union. The course examines the African Union as a continental legal and institutional system created to address Africa’s shared challenges, including sovereignty, governance,
The Horn of Africa is one of the most strategically significant and politically complex regions in the world. The region’s political landscape has been shaped by state formation processes, identity politics, resource competition, interstate relations, security challenges, and geopolitical rivalries. Understanding these dynamics is essential for students of Governance Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Security
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International Law of Peace is a seminar-based Master’s course that examines how international law seeks to prevent war, maintain peaceful relations among states, resolve disputes, and build sustainable peace after conflict. The course focuses on the legal principles, institutions, and mechanisms that support international peace, including the United Nations Charter system, the prohibition of the
This course provides a foundational understanding of international and regional organizations, focusing on their roles, structures, and impact in global governance. Students will explore how these organizations promote cooperation, maintain peace and security, support economic development, and address global challenges such as climate change, human rights, and conflict resolution. The course examines major international organizations
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This course introduces students to the basic principles and practices of diplomatic protocol and prepares them to understand and apply proper behavior in official and international settings. It is designed for undergraduate students and focuses on building clear understanding and practical skills.The course explains how diplomatic protocol works in real life, including how officials communicate,
This course introduces students to the major theoretical approaches in International Relations (IR) and develops their ability to interpret and analyze contemporary global politics. Designed for Master’s-level students, particularly those with a background in International Law, the course emphasizes the use of theory as a practical tool for understanding state behavior and global dynamics. The
Course International Political Economy Program: Master’s DegreeInstitution: University of BoramaInstructor: Mr. AbdinasirCourse Duration: 4 WeeksTotal Lectures: 8Lecture Duration: 3 Hours per Lecture 1. Course Description International Political Economy (IPE) examines the relationship between politics and economics in the global system. The course explores how states, markets, and international institutions shape economic relations between countries and
