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COURSE SYLLABUS FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS

The course syllabus for Foreign Policy Analysis, taught by Dr. Mohamud Mohamed Salad, is a core requirement for the Master of International Relations program. It aims to provide students with an understanding of foreign policy decision-making, its theories, and the instruments used by states, while also emphasizing the importance of attendance and active participation in assessments. The course covers various topics including theoretical approaches, decision-making models, and issue areas relevant to foreign policy.

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COURSE SYLLABUS FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS

The course syllabus for Foreign Policy Analysis, taught by Dr. Mohamud Mohamed Salad, is a core requirement for the Master of International Relations program. It aims to provide students with an understanding of foreign policy decision-making, its theories, and the instruments used by states, while also emphasizing the importance of attendance and active participation in assessments. The course covers various topics including theoretical approaches, decision-making models, and issue areas relevant to foreign policy.

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COURSE SYLLABUS FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS

Instructor : Dr. Mohamud Mohamed Salad


Programme : Master of International Relations
Course : Foreign Policy Analysis
Level : Semester One
Consultation Times : Open door policy but by appointment
H/phone Number : +252611232652
Email : [email protected] / [email protected]

Course Description

This course is a core requirement for students enrolled in the postgraduate program in
International Relations. It focuses on the analysis and formulation of foreign policy by states,
situated within the broader framework of international relations and global political
dynamics. The curriculum aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of
the complexities involved in foreign policy decision-making and its implications for
international affairs. . It covers important theories related to foreign policy analysis and the
scholars associated with these theories. It considers and critiques the various foreign policy
orientations and instruments used by states to achieve their domestic interests. In addition,
this course takes into account the differences in foreign policy approaches of the major
powers, middle or small power states.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are able to:

• Describe the basic principles and ideas related to foreign policy analysis.
• Comprehend foreign policy theories and their application through readings and
selected study cases.

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• Differentiate the different foreign policy instruments, decision-making models and
orientations within the context of international politics.
• Apply theories and concepts in analyzing current foreign policy issues.

Topic Content

Topic Total Leaning Time

1) Understanding Foreign Policy 6


1.1)The history and evolution of Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA).
1.2)Importance of Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA).
1.3)What is Foreign Policy Analysis?
1.4)What is Foreign Policy?

2) Theoretical Approaches to Foreign Policy 8


2.1)Realism
2.2)Liberalism
2.3)Constructivism
2.4)Discourse Analysis and Post-Structuralism
3) Conceptual Frameworks of Foreign Policy (FP) 6
3.1)Elements of FP
3.2)Determinants of FP
4) Foreign Policy Decision Making 6
4.1)Definition of (FP) Decision-Making
4.2)Importance of (FP) Decision-Making
5) Understanding the Role of State and Non-state Actors 12
5.1)Leaders
5.2)Bureaucracy
5.3)Legislatures
5.4)Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)
5.5)Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs)
5.6)Public Opinion and Media
6) Models of Decision Making 8
6.1)Rational Actor Model
6.2)Bureaucratic Politics Model
6.3)Small Group Decision Making Model

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7) Instruments of Foreign Policy 10
7.1)Diplomacy
7.2)Propaganda
7.3)Economy
7.4)Intelligence
7.5)Military
8) Orientations of Foreign Policy 8
8.1)Isolationism
8.2)Internationalism
8.3)Containment
8.4)Engagement
9) Issue Areas 8
9.1)Territorial Disputes
9.2)Resource Conflicts
9.3)Cyber Warfare
9.4)Free Trade Agreements

Course Requirements
The course requires punctual and regular attendance of all lectures. The course comprises
three hours lecture per week. Lecture attendance is mandatory.

Course Assessment
In this course, the assessment will be continuous and consists of various components to
evaluate students' understanding and collaboration skills. The course activities include active
class participation, pup-quizzes, individual assignments and a group assessment with a
presentations. Below is the overall course assessment breakdown:
1. Regular attendance and active engagement : Students are required to attend all
classes and also to actively participate in class discussions, activities, and exercises.
Therefore, the class attendance and active participations will contribute 10% of the final
course grade.
2. Pup or surprise Quizzes: There will be quizzes, even though the quizzes are
unannounced, it encourages active engagement in the course material, attending classes
regularly, and reviewing the material consistently.
3. Individual assignments: Each student will be required to write one individual
assignment that will contribute 20% of the final course grade, to be submitted two weeks
before the final exam.

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4. Group assignments: Each group will contain four people (maximum) and they are
required to complete an assignment which will contribute 20% of the final course grade,
and to deliver a presentation that will contribute 10 % of the final course grade, with this,
the total of the percentage of the group assignment together with the group personations
will make up total of 30% of the final course grade. N.B. the group presentations will be
allocated a specific amount of time for each group's presentation to ensure fairness and
equal opportunity for all. Likewise, two individuals from each group (on lecturer’s
choosing) will deliver the presentation, and the rest of the group will answer the question
raised by the students and the lecturer. The full written assignment also must be
submitted two weeks before the final exam.
5. The overall course work assessments will constitute 70% of the final course grade, while
the final examination will be 30% of the final course grade.

NB: In the writing of all the assignments students are warned that PLAGIARISM is a very
serious academic offence, and therefore severely punishable.

References

Alden, C. & Aran, A. ( 2016). Foreign policy analysis: new approaches: understanding
the diplomacy of war, profit and justice (2nd revise) ,Oxon:Routledge

Beach, D. ( 2012). Analyzing Foreign Policy. : ,Unite:Palgrave Macmillan

Hill, C. ( 2015). Foreign Policy in the 21st-Century. (2nd e.d.) ,Unite: Palgrave Macmillan

Hudson, V. M. ( 2013). Foreign policy analysis: classic and contemporary theory.


,Unite:Rowman & Littlefield

Macridis, R. C. ( 1992). Foreign policy in world politics : ,New J:Prentice Hall

Smith, S., Hadfield, A. & Dunne, T. ( 2012). Foreign policy: theories, actors, cases:
,Unite:Oxford University Press

Bolton, M. K. ( 2005). U.S. Foreign Policy and International Politics: G. W. Bush, 9/11,
And The Global-Terrorist : ,Upper Saddle River: Pearson

Foster. A. ( 2002). The Making of Britain□s European foreign policy. :


,Harlow:Longman

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Goldstein, J. S. & Pevehouse, J. C. ( 2014). International relations (11th e.d.) ,New
York:Pearson

Modelski R. C. ( 1983). A theory of foreign policy. : ,London:Pall Mall Press

Rosenau, J. N. ( 1980). The scientific study of foreign policy : ,London:Frances Pinter

Holsti, K. J. ( 1995). International politics: A framework for analysis. : ,New


Jersey:Prentice Hall

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