Economic Diplomacy

obligatory courses

Student become familiar with the issues of diplomacy in the field of the economic sphere, the tools used and the entities that conduct such activities.

The course is devoted to an analysis of modern economic diplomacy. It includes an analysis of the objectives and tools of commercial and economic diplomacy, as well as a the functioning of the new entities in international economic relations. The theoretical considerations are supplemented with case studies and include an analysis of models and tools of economic diplomacy in selected countries and specific state-led initiatives and projects in the field of economic diplomacy.

The aim of the course is to enable students to develop an advanced understanding of the most important theoretical issues in the field of modern economic diplomacy. It also includes an analysis of diplomatic practice in that field. In the wake of changes in international economic relations and the evolution of the subjective and objective scope of the international environment, the role of economic interests in foreign policy has increased.

main thematic blocks:

- Introduction to the study of economic diplomacy (basic definitions, the essence of EC, functions, goals, the role of the economic factor in diplomacy, new areas of diplomatic activity, etc.)

- National branding in economic terms (concept, soft power, the concept of the image and brand of the country)

- Economic diplomacy in Poland (organizational structure, tools, initiatives, goals)

- Economic diplomacy in the European Union (organizational structure, tools, initiatives, goals, economic lobbying)

- Economic diplomacy in the United States (organizational structure, tools, initiatives, goals, economic lobbying)

- Economic diplomacy in China (organizational structure, main challenges)

(Selected) Learning resources:

Bayne, N., Woolcock, S. (red.), The New Economic Diplomacy. Decision-making and Negotiation in International Economic Relations, Ashgate, Aldershot, 2011.

Surmacz, B. (red.), Nowe oblicza dyplomacji, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej, Lublin, 2013.

Molendowski, E., Polan, W., Dyplomacja gospodarcza: Rola i znaczenie w polityce zagranicznej państwa, Oficyna Wolters Kluwer Business, Kraków, 2007.

Woolcock, S., European Union Economic Diplomacy. The Role of the EU in External Economic Relations, Ashgate, Farnham, 2012.

Lee, D., Hudson, D., The old and new significance of political economy in diplomacy, “Review of International Studies”, 2004, numer 30, s.343 – 360.

Kostecki, M., Naray, O., Commercial Diplomacy and International Business, “Clingendael Discussion Paper in Diplomacy”, Clingendael Institute, Haga, 2007, s. 1-41.

Pigman, G. A., Making Room at the Negotiating Table: The Growth of Diplomacy between Nation-State Governments and Non-State Economic Entities, “Diplomacy & Statecraft”, 2005, numer 16:2, s. 385-401.

Saner R., Yiu L., International economic diplomacy: Mutations in post-modern times, “Discussion Papers in Diplomacy”, Clingendael Institute, Haga, 2003, s. 1-35.

- Student knows and understands the specifics of the science of international relations as part of the discipline of political science and administration and the place of political science and administration in the field of social sciences

- Student knows and understands the terminology, methods, theory, subject and methodological specificity as well as the main development trends of international relations, especially in the dimension of political and economic relations and development problems

- Student knows and understands in depth the dilemmas of modern civilization affecting the development of international relations and international cooperation, including knowledge about the causes, mechanisms, dynamics and effects of the globalization process, both in the economic and security dimensions, as well as the processes of operation and changes in structures and institutions of a political, military, economic and social nature in the international dimension, has knowledge of the theory and practice of making political and economic decisions in the structures of the nation state and on an international scale

- Student is able to formulate and solve research problems using the knowledge gained during the studies; use appropriately selected methods, techniques and tools, including information and communication techniques, formulate and test hypotheses related to simple research problems in the field of study

- Student is able to communicate in depth and conduct a debate on topics related to contemporary international relations, including in a foreign language at the B2 + CEFR level

- Student is able to manage the work of a team appointed to solve a selected research problem or take a leading role in the team or cooperate with other people within such a team

- Student is able to use theoretical and factual knowledge in the field of international relations and related disciplines for an in-depth analysis of the genesis, course and consequences of specific political, economic, cultural, military and legal processes and phenomena in the international and national dimension, especially in the sphere of related to the security and development of states; is able to formulate scientifically justified opinions about them

- Student is ready to critically evaluate his knowledge and received content, he is able to critically evaluate his research activities

-Student is ready to understand and recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive problems and in consulting experts in the event of difficulties in solving the problem on their own

- Student knows and has an in-depth understanding of the issues, terminology and subjects of diplomacy, consular relations and diplomatic and consular practice, as well as the methods and theories explaining the issues of diplomacy

- Student knows and understands the legal and institutional conditions of modern diplomatic and consular transactions

- Student knows and understands the dilemmas of modern civilization that affect the issues of modern diplomatic and consular transactions, including the emergence of challenges for diplomatic law and diplomatic and consular practice

- Student is able to formulate and test hypotheses related to simple problems arising from diplomatic and consular transactions

- Student is able to communicate and conduct a debate on topics related to diplomatic and consular transactions, including a foreign language at the B2 + level, using specialized terminology

- Student is able to manage work within teams appointed to investigate and search for solutions to problems in diplomatic and consular transactions, and can cooperate with other people within such a team

- Student is able to solve problems in the field of diplomatic and consular relations through the selection of appropriate sources and information, critical analysis, synthesis and interpretation of this information

- Student is able to select and apply theories, methods and tools appropriate for the science of politics and administration in the process of solving research problems

- Student is ready to critically assess their knowledge of diplomatic and consular transactions and to critically evaluate the content received

- Student is ready to recognize the importance and importance of the knowledge of modern diplomacy in solving international problems; Seeking and consulting experts in the event of difficulties in solving these problems on an independent basis

Teaching methods:

- discussion,

- preparation of analytical notes,

- "brainstorm",

- the Oxford debate,

- case solving.

Assessment methods and criteria:

- activity in the classroom

- exam

Credit is to first verify the student's ability to apply the acquired knowledge in practice, the ability to think critically and out of the box, and not to check the so-called encyclopedic knowledge.

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