Global Governance: Key Players, Challenges, and Solutions

Course Requirements

• Curiosity about the world and the forces shaping it.
• Willingness to engage in discussions and debates.
• Active participation in group projects and presentations.
• Completion of assigned readings and lectures.

Course Description

Welcome to the interesting world of global governance. This course will help you fully understand how the world deals with difficult challenges that transcend national borders. Have you ever wondered how countries work together to prevent climate change? Or how does the global economy function? Interested in learning about the role of institutions such as the United Nations or the World Bank? If you are curious about these questions, then you have come to the perfect place!

We are going deeper into the history and evolution of global governance, meeting the important players, and examining the tools and methods they use. You will have a front-row seat to the world’s main concerns, including climate change, conflict, and global inequality.

What Will You Learn?

• The Fundamentals: Grasp the core concepts and theories that underpin global governance.
• The Players: Understand the roles of states, international organizations, and non-state actors.
• The Challenges: Explore the major global issues requiring international cooperation.
• The Tools: Learn about the mechanisms used to address global challenges.
• Critical Thinking: Analyze case studies to evaluate the effectiveness of global governance.
• Vision for the Future: Develop your own ideas for a more just and sustainable global system.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Global Governance Fundamentals

• Lecture 1: What is Global Governance?
• Lecture 2: Historical Evolution of Global Governance
• Lecture 3: Theoretical Frameworks: Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism

Module 2: Key Players in Global Governance

• Lecture 4: States as Actors
• Lecture 5: International Organizations (UN, IMF, World Bank, etc.)
• Lecture 6: Non-State Actors (NGOs, Corporations, Civil Society)

Module 3: Major Challenges and Responses

• Lecture 7: Climate Change and Environmental Governance
• Lecture 8: Conflict and Security: Global Governance Responses
• Lecture 9: Global Economic Governance: Trade, Finance, Development
• Lecture 10: Human Rights and Global Governance

Module 4: Mechanisms of Global Governance

• Lecture 11: International Law and Treaties
• Lecture 12: International Courts and Tribunals
• Lecture 13: Sanctions and Enforcement
• Lecture 14: Public-Private Partnerships

Module 5: Case Studies

• Lecture 15: Case Study 1: The Paris Agreement: Success or Failure?
• Lecture 16: Case Study 2: The World Trade Organization: Resolving Trade Disputes
• Lecture 17: Case Study 3: The International Criminal Court: Justice for All?
• Lecture 18: Case Study 4: The G20: Managing the Global Financial Crisis
• Lecture 19: Group Project: Propose solutions to a current global challenge

Module 6: The Future of Global Governance

• Lecture 20: Reforming International Institutions
• Lecture 21: The Future We Want: Your Vision for Global Governance

Who is this course for?

• Anyone who wants to understand the complexities of our interconnected world.
• Anyone passionate about global issues and international cooperation.
• Anyone who wants to work in fields like diplomacy, international development, or policymaking.
• Anyone wants to be an informed global citizen.

Does this sound exciting? Enroll now and let’s get started!

Certificate of Completion

Upon the successful completion of this course and final assessment, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Eduta.