Certificate in Geopolitics of Lebanon and the Middle East

Higher Institute of Political
and Administrative Sciences
Latin American Studies and
Cultures Center
2nd Edition
CERTIFICATE IN
GEOPOLITICS
OF LEBANON AND THE
MIDDLE EAST
CERTIFICATE IN GEOPOLITICS OF
LEBANON AND THE MIDDLE EAST
ONLINE COURSE
Do you want to get involved in the Lebanese and international
political and diplomatic life?
The Higher Institute of Political and Administrative Sciences (ISSPA)
and Latin American Studies and Cultures Center (CECAL) will meet
your expectations.
ISSPA offers several targeted courses whose mission is to train future
political leaders and future diplomats.
It offers an online course which will last 11 weeks. Training tailored
and delivered in English.
Programs are regularly updated to meet the needs of the labor mark.
This online course is open to undergraduate and graduate students.
• The Online Course on Geopolitics of Lebanon and the Middle
East trains you and gives you the ability to:
• Continue to build your career in a positive way
• Boost your career and academic experience by incorporating new
techniques in a field in perpetual regeneration
• Study and work at the same time
• Develop your skills in negotiation, decision-making and consulting
• Expand your knowledge on the Middle East.
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Course description
The distance learning course that we offer is presented with the aim
to promote the acquisition of sufficient knowledge to adequately
understand the geopolitical dynamics that affect Lebanon in
particular, and the Middle East in general.
This online course is for students, teachers, and members of the
diplomatic corps, members of the security and defense corps, and
all those interested in learning more about the geopolitical dynamics
that occur in the Middle East and the great changes that are taking
place not only in the east and south of the Mediterranean but also
in the Gulf region. It will have as its starting point an overview of
the modern history of Lebanon and its link with South America.
We›ll know how and why Lebanon became a crucial part in the
confrontation between the Arabs, the U.S. and European countries.
Objectives and outcomes
5. An understanding of the geopolitical dynamics registered in the
Middle East Region and the Geopolitical behavior of the regional
and external Potencies and Great Powers.
6. Awareness of the Geostrategic implications related to
Contemporary International Relations issues (outer space,
globalization, international terrorism, etc…).
7. Capability of reading, understanding, and analyzing articles of
varying complexity on Geopolitics topics.
How much time to complete the online course?
The course will have a value of 3 academic credits and will last 11
weeks. Equivalent to 45 hours of teaching.
This course will be delivered by 2 external Experts and 4 faculty
members online via the Moodle learning management system
(http://elearning.usek.edu.lb)
At the end of this course, students will acquire:
1. Knowledge of the various definitions of Geostrategic and
Geopolitics and their implications for the field of International
Relations.
2. An understanding of the linkages among International Relations,
Political Science, National Security policies, History, Political and
Economic Geography, Geopolitics and Geostrategic.
3. Familiarity with theories of the state as a geographical and political
unit, such as Geopolitics. Knowledge of Geostrategic/Geopolitical
theories of land (Mackinder), sea (Mahan), air (de Seversky), etc.
and their contemporary applications; in addition to emerging
Geostrategic theories involving the globalization of issue areas such
as democratization, the environment, and the international political
economy.
4. An understanding of the elements and nature of power, power
analysis, and power projection in the world of politics, to include
not only the traditional nation-state as actor, but also contemporary
non-state phenomena such as multinational corporations and the
environment as Geostrategic factors.
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Certificate:
A certificate will be delivered jointly by ISSPA and CECAL to students
who successfully complete the course.
What to do after the Online Course?
This training opens up the possibility of pursuing a career in
international business, in international and regional organizations
such as the United Nations, the Arab League, the Non-Governmental
Organizations, etc., and embassies.
Other areas which will be as accessible: political communication and
the media, political parties, administrative assistance and education.
Flexible conditions
You can study and work at the same time, or follow a dual curriculum.
To be admitted to the USEK online course, the candidate must be
at least 21 years of age. In principle, the course is open to students
who come from the field of social sciences (Political Science, Law,
International Relations, Sociology, History, Philosophy, etc...) and
professional candidates who can demonstrate the validity and
usefulness of the course for the proper performance of their job.
Program
Part 1
Geopolitics and Geostrategic Studies in the XXI Century
Week 1
Presentation of the Course and explanation of the basic
concepts: Geopolitics, Strategy, Geostrategic, Security, etc…
Week 2
The impact of the Arab Spring on the Middle East Geopolitics
dynamic
Part 2
External Actors. Geopolitics of Great Powers in the region
Week 3
The Middle East in the agenda of the United States of
America
Week 4
The role of Turkey in the Middle East
Week 5
Geopolitics of Iran and the Gulf Countries (Saudi Arabia and
Qatar)
Week 6
Latino American influence on the Lebanese Geopolitics
dynamics- (Diaspora)
Part 3
Geopolitics, Security and Middle Eastern Actors
Week 7
Geopolitics and Security of Israel in the Middle East:
Lebanese and Palestinian case study
Week 8
Geopolitics of the Syrian Civil War and its impact on the
Lebanese Security
Part 4
Evaluation and Dissertation
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Preparation and Submission
Cost
Credit fees: 200$ per credit
Registration fees: 100$
Total price of the program: 700$
Special fees can be applicable for group enrollment
Interested candidates should fill up and submit the Pre-registration
form by clicking on the following link.
Registration deadline: January 28, 2015
Start of courses: February 10, 2015
For additional and further information, our offices are open from
8:00 to 17:00.
You can also visit our website: www.usek.edu.lb or contact us at
the following addresses:
[email protected] and Dr. Francisco Barroso
[email protected]
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Participants’ feedback
“This online course, with its purpose in promoting the acquisition
of sufficient knowledge to understand adequately geopolitical
dynamics that influenceLebanon in particular and the Middle East
in general, was rich and useful thanks to the permanent assistance
of the instructors and the high level of the course. Its content met
with my expectations, enriched my knowledge thanks to an update
analysis of the geostrategic implications related to contemporary
international relations issues. The reality is found through the
analysis of the sum of different points of view matched to actuality.
Therefore, I highly recommend this online course to my colleagues
and students interested in geopolitical issues and International
Affairs”.
Hassan Khalil Dia - Ambassador of Paraguay to Lebanon
“This course is really, really, interesting. I am enjoying it day by day.
Theory and practice were an excellent combination, inviting analysis
and critical thinking.
I think that this course, according its content & scope, ought to be a
Diploma, non-merely Certificate.
“Geopolitics on Lebanon and the Middle East” is a wonderfully userfriendly guide for the students. Its up-to-date chapters on selecting
electronic and Internet sources are especially timely and helpful.
The instructors provide very good research papers for assessments”.
David Quiroga - Consul of Chile to Lebanon
“The course has given me more tools to understand what is
happening in the Middle East. Although I have not an expert in the
region and have not followed everything with exact detail, it is a
region that fascinates me….What I value most of the course is that it
is giving me the structures and elements to understand better what
is going on. And this is not only in issues related to the region”.
Victor Manuel Jiménez Segovia - Consulate General of Mexico in
Houston
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