AKTU Geo Politics and Trade (BMBIB03) Syllabus PDF – MBA 3rd Semester
Geo Politics and Trade BMBIB03
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Syllabus — Geo Politics and Trade
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Course Objectives
- To introduce the basics of geopolitics and how it shapes global trade.
- To explain how conflicts and political issues disrupt international trade.
- To understand the role of energy and resources in trade decisions.
- To explore how global alliances and trade blocs influence trade flows.
- To examine new risks in global trade and future geopolitical challenges.
Unit 1: Introduction to Geopolitics and the Global Trade Order (8 Hours)
Meaning and scope of geopolitics, relationship between geography, power, and economics, historical evolution of geopolitical trade (Silk Road to WTO), role of nation-states in trade influence, geostrategy and economic nationalism in trade decisions.
Unit 2: Geopolitical Conflicts and Trade Disruptions (8 Hours)
Strategic use of trade restrictions: sanctions, embargoes, and tariffs, conflicts and wars impacting trade flows (e.g., Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Palestine), disruption of global supply chains due to political instability, control over critical raw materials (oil, gas, rare earths), case studies: Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, South China Sea. Latest updates.
Unit 3: Resource Geopolitics and Energy Security (8 Hours)
Global energy politics: pipelines, ports, and control zones, political economy of OPEC+ and fuel pricing, climate politics: carbon tariffs, green subsidies, energy transition diplomacy, competition over water and agricultural trade resources, resource diplomacy: energy aid, extraction deals, infrastructure influence. Latest updates.
Unit 4: Power Blocs, Alliances, and Regional Trade Politics (8 Hours)
Formation and impact of global power blocs (BRICS, G7, G20, QUAD), strategic trade alignments:
Belt and Road Initiative, Indo-Pacific strategy, trade agreements with geopolitical motives (e.g., RCEP, IPEF, EU-African deals), politics behind FTAs, customs unions, economic corridors, soft power, foreign aid, trade missions in foreign policy. Latest updates.
Unit 5: Emerging Risks and the Future of Political Trade (8 Hours)
Technology and trade tensions: AI, semiconductors, data localization, cybersecurity, digital surveillance, trade infrastructure risk, friend-shoring, near-shoring, supply chain reconfiguration, satellite-based trade surveillance, maritime control, future outlook: multipolar world, global fragmentation, trade resilience strategies. Latest updates.
Course Outcomes
| CO | Course Outcome (CO) | Bloom’s K Levels |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Explain the relationship between geography, power, and international trade. | Remember (K1) and Understand(K2) |
| CO2 | Analyze the impact of conflicts and political disruptions on global supply chains. | Analyze(K4) |
| CO3 | Evaluate the geopolitical influence of energy, water, and agricultural resources on trade. | Evaluate(K5) |
| CO4 | Assess the role of power blocs and alliances in shaping regional and global trade flows. | Evaluate(K5) |
| CO5 | Recommend strategies for navigating future trade risks in a fragmented world order. | Create(K6) |
Suggested Readings
- Mavroidis, Petros C. (2024). Industrial Policy, National Security, and the Perilous Plight of the WTO. Oxford University Press
- Baru, Sanjaya. (2016). India and the World: Essays on Geoeconomics and Foreign Policy. Academic Foundation.
- Dadush, Uri. (2024). Geopolitics, Trade Blocks, and the Fragmentation of World Commerce. Lexington Books.
- Scholten, Daniel (Ed.). (2023). Handbook on the Geopolitics of the Energy Transition. Edward Elgar Publishing. Sottilotta, Cecilia Emma, Campisi, Julian, Leitner, Johannes, & Meissner, Hannes (2025). The Routledge Handbook of Political Risk (1st ed.). Routledge INFORMATION TECNOLOGY (IT) ELECTIVES
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