Doctorate of International Relations & Diplomacy

 

The objective of the doctoral programme in international relations and diplomacy is to train researchers capable of brining a significant contribution to the study of international relations issues.

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The activities of the programme are based in different methods of understanding and conceptualising of the transformation of the modern world, in particular the restructuration of the political space (questioning sovereignty,  porosity of borders, transformations of power and of strength), globalisation, governance, democratic participation, redefinition of identities and affiliations, reconfiguration of government intervention and public policy.

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Training will be centred on the deepening of theoretical and analytical knowledge, the development of a critical point of view and the integration of a work team. The professors and the research team of each department will guide the students.

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The doctoral programme comprises seminars on different contemporary subjects as well as on research methodology which will allow students to have in-depth knowledge necessary for their thesis. By following these seminars, the doctoral students become familiar with the scientific approach.

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The thesis topic must be an original research project that will contribute to the development of the field.

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Research Fields

In line with the qualifications and competencies of the professors teaching at EGA, the following research fields are currently open:

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• Intellectual Property

• Antitrust policy

• Emerging markets

• Political parties, electoral studies

• Political thought and theory

• Environmental management

• Social movements

• Governance and public policy

• Participative democracy

• Stakes of international relations

• Globalisation and conflicts

• International migration

• Foreign policy and security

• Contemporary challenges in conflicts and security

• International interventions: political, military, humanitarian and economic

• Humanitarian crises, finding solutions

• Colonisation, decolonisation and neo-colonisation

• Continuity in regional policy

• New dimensions of international security: democratisation

• Leadership and ethical crisis in leadership

• Economic policy and development/Democracy and development

• Development of policy and economics in emerging countries

• Regional political security & economic challenges

• Economic, social and cultural rights

• Climate change and trade

• Regional integration

• Geopolitics

• Geo-economics

• Droit humanitaire internationale

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Duration of the Studies:

The duration of the studies varies from three years for full time to five years for those studying part-time. The duration of the studies may not exceed 10 semesters, unless in the case of an exception granted by the Scientific Committee or the EGA management.

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Key Points:​​

• Duration of the programme: 3 Years

• Faculty: International 

• Teaching methods: Research, Conferences, debates, case study, discussions and presentations

• Teaching language: English or French

• Degree earned: Doctorate in International Relations and Diplomacy (PhD)

• Degree granted: EGA

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