This course aims to examine in depth key issues in global politics and society today. Focus is placed on a selection of representative economies within and across continents to highlight contemporary political and social dimensions that are relevant for business decisions by global managers. The students are encouraged to participate actively in class group discussions and interactions, which will serve to inspire them to specify and deepen the topic for a professional presentation at the end of this course.

There is no single textbook that fits this course. Supporting lecture notes and supplemental material for in-class discussions are to be distributed following the progress of the course.