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International Relations: China, Russia, the US and the Future of Geopolitics

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Overview

Acquire exclusive global perspectives with specialists at The Economist.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of current China-US relations and how to steer your business through future disruptions. Insight into Russia’s expansionism and other geopolitical challenges, as well as how these will affect your business strategy. The latest analysis of globalisation and its future—to prepare for yours. Access to the official Economist Education alumni group on LinkedIn and edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: From cold war to US-China rivalry
  • Module 2: The decline of US dominance
  • Module 3: The Chinese century
  • Module 4: The role of technology
  • Module 5: Disruptors, inbetweeners and game-changers
  • Module 6: Goodbye globalisation?

Taught by

John Parker (1954-2025)

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