International Relations in the Eurasia Region

International Relations in the Eurasian Region

The program focuses not just on international relations in general, but specifically on Eurasia – a space where the interests of the world’s largest powers — Russia, China, the EU, the US, Turkey, and India — intersect, integration associations (EAEU, SCO, CSTO, and CIS) operate, and global trends (economic competition, energy, transport corridors, and security) collide.

The program offers a deep dive into the international relations of the key regions of Eurasia, with an emphasis on integration processes and practical interactions between countries.

A unique focus on real economic processes in the Eurasian space.

Learning outcomes:

• Fundamental knowledge of politics, economics, and culture in the region
• Expert analysis of integration projects (EAEU, CIS, and other associations)
• Practical skills for working in international organizations, businesses, and government agencies

CURRICULUM

Main courses:

• Political and legal basics for the Eurasian Economic Union’s operations
• Mechanisms for multilateral partnership within international and regional organizations
• Development of trade within the EAEU. Customs regulation
• International cooperation between EAEU member states, bordering and neighboring countries, and Middle Eastern countries
• Economic modernization of the EAEU countries, bordering and neighboring countries
• Political modernization of the EAEU countries, bordering and neighboring countries
• International cooperation of the EAEU member states, bordering and neighboring countries with the countries of Latin America
• International cooperation of the EAEU member states, bordering and neighboring countries with the countries of the Middle East

Career opportunities:

• The Secretariat of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly – participation in the development of model laws and interstate initiatives
• The CSTO Parliamentary Assembly – security analysis and legal cooperation
• The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and agencies of the EAEU countries – diplomacy, trade and economic cooperation
• State-owned corporations and international businesses – support for projects in Eurasia

Admission requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree