Living Geopolitics: Re-Thinking the World (Dis) Order (L6301A)
30 credits, Level 6
Autumn teaching
On this module, you’ll examine debates in the anthropology of geopolitics.
You’ll develop an understanding of different forms of geopolitical projects across space and time, focusing on:
- their spatial, cultural, political and social characteristics
- lived experiences of people in affected world regions
- forms of ‘informal’ diplomacy that enable communities to navigate world (dis)order.
Topics of analysis include:
- ongoing implications of colonialism
- the Cold War
- China’s ‘Belt and Road’
- the geopolitics of humanitarianism and international development
- the diplomatic agency of migrants.
You’ll develop skills for careers in international development, journalism, national and local government and migrant and refugee policy.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Courses
This module is offered on the following courses: