Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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POL423 | RUSSIAN POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | English |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The aim of this course is to make student familiar with the most crucial developments in Russian politics and foreign policy through the analysis of the Russian history, society, political system and relations with the most important foreign actors. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | This course concentrates on Russian foreign policy after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. For that, we start with the brief overview of the Russian history, analysis of the Russian political system and domestic politics after 1991, as well as examination of the Russian society from the perspective of nationalism, ideology and the role of Church. Then, we proceed with the general discussion of the Russian foreign policy, hard and soft powers, followed by the examination of Russia's relations with the US, China, Turkey, Syria and Ukraine. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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By the end of this course, the students will be able to 1. summarize and explain the nature of the Russian politics and foreign policy; 2. apply theories of International Relations as well as foreign folicy analysis specific theories to the Kremlin's foreign policy decisions; 3. illustrate the theories with the examples of particular acts of Moscow; 4. predict the development of Russian foreign policies in key regions. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Oliver Stone. The Putin Interviews. 4 parts. Access from https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=oliver+stone+putin+interview+ | Introduction. How You Are Going to Learn About Russia from the Russian. | Intro Q&A Discussion |
2 | Örmeci & Kısacık, pp.27 – 36; Ülger, pp. 9 – 20. Roskin, pp. 212 – 261. Russia. | History, Geography and Culture. Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics. Cold War. | Lecture Q&A Discussion |
3 | Örmeci & Kısacık, pp.41 – 50, 75 – 112; Ülger, pp. 21 – 72, 135 – 172. Wegren, pp. Chapters 1, 2, 3 Roskin, pp. 212 – 261. Russia. | Political System of the Russian Federation After the Collapse of the USSR. | Lecture Q&A Discussion |
4 | Ülger, pp. 151 – 188. Wegren, Chapter 7&10 Irina Papkova (2011) Russian Orthodox concordat? Church and state under Medvedev, Nationalities Papers, 39:5, 667-683, DOI: 10.1080/00905992.2011.602394 Paul Chaisty & Stephen Whitefield, Putin’s Nationalism Problem, in Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska & Richard Sakwa (eds), Ukraine and Russia: People, Politics, Propaganda and Perspectives. E-International Relations, Bristol, UK, 2015. pp. 165 – 172. Film Matilda (2017); Leviathan (2014). | Social Constructivism as a Framework for Discussing Russian Society. Nationalism, Ideology and Role of Church. | Lecture Q&A Discussion |
5 | Örmeci & Kısacık, pp. 113 – 132, 153 – 166, 271 – 286, 355 – 362; Ülger, pp. 73 – 96, 387 - 410. Tsygankov, pp.1 – 33 | Main Vectors and Considerations of the Russian Foreign Policy After 1991. Search for the Lost Great Power Status? | Lecture Q&A Discussion |
6 | Ülger, pp. 189 – 204, 281 – 302; Örmeci & Kısacık, pp. 133 – 152, 167 – 174, 309 - 338. Wegren, Chapter 14. Stefan Bouzarovski & Mark Bassin (2011) Energy and Identity: Imagining Russia as a Hydrocarbon Superpower, Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 101:4, 783-794 | Energy Politics and Energy Security. Energy as a Leverage of Russian Policies in Europe and Near Abroad. | Lecture Q&A Discussion |
7 | Halidov, pp.37 – 75. Nye, pp. 1 – 32 (theory compulsory for all students); 73 – 75; Jeanne L. Wilson (2015) Soft Power: A Comparison of Discourse and Practice in Russia and China, Europe-Asia Studies, 67:8, 1171-1202, DOI: 10.1080/09668136.2015.1078108 | Soft Power of the Russian Federation. Education, Science, Culture, Religion. | Lecture Q&A Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Ülger, pp. 411 – 456, 571 – 611. Blank, pp. 175 – 207. | Realism in Russian Foreign Policy. Russian Policies Towards the Former USSR States. | Lecture Q&A Discussion |
10 | Ülger, pp. 611 – 650; Örmeci & Kısacık, pp. 175 – 192. Elizabeth Wishnick (2017) In search of the ‘Other’ in Asia: Russia–China relations revisited, The Pacific Review, 30:1, 114-132, DOI: 10.1080/09512748.2016.1201129 | Moscow – Beijing Relations. | Lecture Q&A Discussion |
11 | Ülger, pp. 457 – 570, 347 – 376. Tsygankov, pp. 59 – 208 Wegren, Chapter 11 | Russia – the United States. | Lecture Q&A Discussion |
12 | Örmeci & Kısacık, pp. 215 – 252; Ülger, pp. 377 - 386. Paul D’Anieri, Democracy and Geopolitics: Understanding Ukraine’s Threat to Russia, in Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska & Richard Sakwa (eds), Ukraine and Russia: People, Politics, Propaganda and Perspectives. E-International Relations, Bristol, UK, 2015. pp.233 – 241 Allison, Roy. "Russian ‘deniable’ intervention in Ukraine: how and why Russia broke the rules." International Affairs 90.6 (2014): 1255-1297. | Ukraine in the Russian Domestic and Foreign Policies. Orange Revolution, Energy Wars and 2014 Interventions. Annexation of Crimea and Conflict in Donbass. Propaganda and Hybrid Warfare. Azov Crisis. | Lecture Q&A Discussion |
13 | Ülger, pp. 189 – 204; 281 – 302; Örmeci & Kısacık, pp.253 – 286. Ben Rich & Dara Conduit (2015) The Impact of Jihadist Foreign Fighters on Indigenous Secular-Nationalist Causes: Contrasting Chechnya and Syria, Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, 38:2, 113-131, DOI: 10.1080/1057610X.2014.979605 Stent, Angela (2016). Putin's Power Play in Syria: How to Respond to Russia's Intervention. Foreign Affairs, 95, 106. | Russia’s Engagement into Syria. Implications for Regional Security and Impact on Domestic Affairs. Predictions as to the Future Developments. | Lecture Q&A Discussion |
14 | Örmeci & Kısacık, pp. 363 – 470. Hossein Aghaie Joobani & Mostafa Mousavipour (2015) Russia, Turkey, and Iran: Moving Towards Strategic Synergy in the Middle East?, Strategic Analysis, 39:2, 141-155, DOI: 10.1080/09700161.2014.1000658 • Ziya Öniş & Şuhnaz Yılmaz (2016) Turkey and Russia in a shifting global order: cooperation, conflict and asymmetric interdependence in a turbulent region, Third World Quarterly, 37:1, 71-95, DOI: 10.1080/01436597.2015.1086638 | Russia and Turkey. History of the Ottoman Policies Towards the Russian Empire. Early Soviet Period. Cold War. Post-Independence Political, Economic and Military Relations. | Presentations Q&A Discussion |
15 | Örmeci & Kısacık, pp. 363 – 470. Hossein Aghaie Joobani & Mostafa Mousavipour (2015) Russia, Turkey, and Iran: Moving Towards Strategic Synergy in the Middle East?, Strategic Analysis, 39:2, 141-155, DOI: 10.1080/09700161.2014.1000658 • Ziya Öniş & Şuhnaz Yılmaz (2016) Turkey and Russia in a shifting global order: cooperation, conflict and asymmetric interdependence in a turbulent region, Third World Quarterly, 37:1, 71-95, DOI: 10.1080/01436597.2015.1086638 | Russia and Turkey. Post-Independence Political, Economic and Military Relations. Role of Syria and S-400 in Russo – Turkish Relations. Predictions as to the Future Developments. | Presentations Q&A Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska & Richard Sakwa (eds), Ukraine and Russia: People, Politics, Propaganda and Perspectives. E-International Relations, Bristol, UK, 2015. |
Andrei P. Tsygankov, Russia’s Foreign Policy: Continuity and Change in National Identity. Fourth Edition (London, UK: Rowman and Littlefield, 2016). |
Blank, S. J. (2013). Politics and Economics in Putin’s Russia. ARMY WAR COLLEGE CARLISLE BARRACKS PA STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. |
Dmitri Trenin, Should we Fear Russia? (Cambridge, UK: Polity Press, 2016) |
Nye Jr, J. S. (2004). Soft power: The means to success in world politics. Public affairs. |
Roskin, M. (2009). Countries and Concepts: Politics. Geography, Culture, 10. |
Stephen White, Richard Sakwa, and Henry Hale (eds), Developments in Russian Politics, 8th edition |
Wegren, S. K. (Ed.). (2015). Putin's Russia: past imperfect, future uncertain. Rowman & Littlefield. |
Jeanne L. Wilson (2015) Soft Power: A Comparison of Discourse and Practice in Russia and China, Europe-Asia Studies, 67:8, 1171-1202, DOI: 10.1080/09668136.2015.1078108 |
Irina Papkova (2011) Russian Orthodox concordat? Church and state under Medvedev, Nationalities Papers, 39:5, 667-683, DOI: 10.1080/00905992.2011.602394 |
Stefan Bouzarovski & Mark Bassin (2011) Energy and Identity: Imagining Russia as a Hydrocarbon Superpower, Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 101:4, 783-794 |
Elizabeth Wishnick (2017) In search of the ‘Other’ in Asia: Russia–China relations revisited, The Pacific Review, 30:1, 114-132, DOI: 10.1080/09512748.2016.1201129 |
Allison, Roy. "Russian ‘deniable’ intervention in Ukraine: how and why Russia broke the rules." International Affairs 90.6 (2014): 1255-1297. |
Ben Rich & Dara Conduit (2015) The Impact of Jihadist Foreign Fighters on Indigenous Secular-Nationalist Causes: Contrasting Chechnya and Syria, Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, 38:2, 113-131, DOI: 10.1080/1057610X.2014.979605 |
Stent, Angela (2016). Putin's Power Play in Syria: How to Respond to Russia's Intervention. Foreign Affairs, 95, 106. |
Hossein Aghaie Joobani & Mostafa Mousavipour (2015) Russia, Turkey, and Iran: Moving Towards Strategic Synergy in the Middle East?, Strategic Analysis, 39:2, 141-155, DOI: 10.1080/09700161.2014.1000658 |
Ziya Öniş & Şuhnaz Yılmaz (2016) Turkey and Russia in a shifting global order: cooperation, conflict and asymmetric interdependence in a turbulent region, Third World Quarterly, 37:1, 71-95, DOI: 10.1080/01436597.2015.1086638 |
Caşın, Mesut Hakkı. Novgorod Knezliği'nden XXI. yüzyıla Rus imparatorluk stratejisi. Atlas, 2015. |
Dugin, Aleksandr, & İmanov, V. Rus Jeopolitiği: Avrasyacı Yaklaşım. Küre Yayınları. 2010 |
Girgin, Kemal. Ruslarla Kavgadan Derin Ortaklığa, İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, İstanbul 2014. |
Örmeci, Ozan ve Sina Kısacık. Rusya Siyaseti ve Rus Dış Politikası. Teorik Çerçeve – Tarihsel Arka Plan – Örnek Olaylar. Haziran 2018 / 1. Baskı / 480 Syf. |
Özdal, Habibe. Sovyetler Birliği’nin Dağılmasından Kırım’ın İlhakına Rus Dış Politikasında Ukrayna. International Strategic Research Organization (USAK). 2016 |
Riasanovsky, Nicholas V., and Mark D. Steinberg. Rusya Tarihi. İnkılap Yayınları, İstanbul. 2011. |
Roskin, Michael G. Çağdaş Devlet Sistemleri: Siyaset, Coğrafya, Kültür. 2014 |
Ülger, İrfan Kaya. Putin'in Ülkesi - Yeni Yüzyıl Eşiğinde Rusya Federasyonu Analizi. Seçkin Yayıncılık. 2015 |
Akhundova, Jale. "Rusya’nin Siyasal Partileri ve Milliyetçilik Görüşleri." International Journal Of Eurasia Social Sciences 2013, no. 11 (2013). |
Aydın, M. (2004). 19. YÜZYIL ORTALARINDA PANSLAVİZM VE RUSYA. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 15(15), 73-82. |
Balta, E., & Demir, S. (2016). Tarih, Kimlik ve Dış Politika: Rusya Federasyonu Güncel Tarih Ders Kitaplarında Osmanlı-Türk İmajı. bilig/Türk Dünyası Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, (76), 1-32. |
Halidov, İ. (2014). Rusya’nın Yumuşak Güç Araçları. Avrasya İncelemeleri Dergisi, 3(1), 37-75. |
Kamalov, İ. Rusya’nın Orta Asya Politikaları. Rapor. Ahmet Yesevi Üniversitesi. Haziran 2011 |
Sönmez, A. S. (2010). Moskova’nın Kutuplaşma Çabaları: Putin Dönemi Rus Dış Politikası. Avrasya Etüdleri, 37(1), 37-76. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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2 |
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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2 |
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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2 |
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
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Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 13 | 6 | 78 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 31 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |