Politics impact all of us. Everyday, political decisions impact many areas of our lives. In the 21st century, multiple paradoxes blur our vision of these decisions.

• In which context are these decisions made?
• What is power in a multi-level society?
• Does the state remain the main political actor, if it is in competition with international and regional organizations?
• Can democracy – pushed forward by the international community – coexist with authoritarian, or even totalitarian, regimes?
• What is the role of ideologies in contemporary politics?

The course aims at understanding and explaining political phenomena from a critical standpoint.

The course material and exercises are in English but please note that the videos are in French with English subtitles.