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In this free course you will be introduced to the subject of International Relations (IR). Drawn from the undergraduate module D228 Exploring international relations: actors, issues, perspectives, it will give you an insight into this fascinating area of study. You will learn how IR seeks to analyse vital global problems and the key actors and issues involved. In the course you will explore two contemporary case studies: the competition between great powers like the USA and China for access to Africa’s resources; and the global efforts to combat international terrorism. You will come away with an insight into how to analyse and understand international affairs.This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course D228 Exploring international relations: actors, issues, perspectives.
