Explore the programs and courses offered by Regional studies
Browse Programs Admission InformationThe specialization in Regional Studies is an academic field that aims to analyze and understand specific geographical regions through a multidimensional approach—political, economic, cultural, social, and historical. This program seeks to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the internal dynamics of targeted regions, as well as the regional and international interactions that influence both local and global realities. Emphasis is placed on the study of internal regional issues and their relationships with their surrounding regional and global environments.
The program includes rich and varied modules, among the most important are:
Conflict and Cooperation Dynamics
Democratic Transitions in Regional Systems
Regional Economic Blocs
Security Strategies of Regional Powers
Experiences of Regional Unity and Integration
Scientific Research Methodology
Regionalism and Globalization
Diplomatic Document Analysis
Professional and Personal Project
Ethnicity and Nationalism
The core courses typically offered in the Regional Studies specialization provide the theoretical and methodological foundations needed to analyze regional dynamics around the world:
1. Regionalism and Globalization
Basic concepts: region, territory, space, border
Origins and evolution of regional studies
Realism, liberalism, constructivis
Application to regional dynamics
2. Geopolitics of Regions
Analysis of territorial rivalries
Geographical and security factors
3. Regional Economic Blocs
Economic development in regions
Economic integration (e.g., EU, ASEAN, GCC)
4. Regional Institutions and Organizations
Study of institutions like the European Union, African Union, Arab League
Mechanisms of cooperation and integration
5. Research Methodology in Regional Studies
Qualitative and quantitative methods
Research project design
6. Conflict and Cooperation Dynamics
Case studies on intra-regional conflicts
Role of regional and international actors
7. Culture, Identity, and Regional Diversity
Cultural, ethnic, and religious dimensions
Nationalism and minorities in regions
8. International Law and Regional Governance
Legal frameworks for regional cooperation
Norms and mechanisms for dispute resolution
9. Regional Case Studies
In-depth analysis of a specific region: Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia, etc
…………Advanced topics in regional studies include:
1. Regional Integration and Multilevel Governance
Study of regional integration mechanisms
Interaction between local, national, and supranational institutions
2. Regional Geoeconomic Dynamics
Trade routes, economic corridors, free trade zones
Competition among regional powers
3. Political Transformations in Changing Regions
Political reforms, democratic or authoritarian transitions
Institutional resilience in post-conflict contexts
4. Regional Energy and Environmental Issues
Transboundary management of natural resources
Environmental cooperation in climate-threatened areas
5. Mobility, Migration, and Interregional Flows
Role of diasporas in regional development
6. Human Security and Regional Crises
Food, health, and social security
Regional responses to pandemics, conflicts, and natural disasters
7. Technology, Communication, and Regional Transformation
Digital infrastructure, smart regions, technological sovereignty
Regional inequalities and the digital divide
8. Comparative Regionalism: Models and Trajectories
Comparison of European, African, Asian, and Arab models
Factors for success or failure in regional integration
9. Regional Identities
Role of history and collective memory in forming regional identities
10. Regional Diplomacy and Soft Power
Role of regions in international relations
Tools of cultural and economic diplomacy