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Awareness of global issues like human rights, world sport, etc. Source: /news/nationalhtml Evolution Pre-international relations Civilizations Religions and empires Westphalian state and international system The origin of sovereignty and defined territory International order Multipolarity and Imperialism Bipolarity and Neo-imperialism Multipolarity vs. Unipolarity in the Age of Globalization Pre-international relations Source: /egh-damerow/ancients.htm How did the ancient great powers shape the world history? 1. Irrigation Agriculture 2. City States 3. Temples, Priests, Organized Religion 4. Development of Writing Systems 5. Citadel, Royal Palaces, Kings Bureaucracies 6. Organized Warfare, creation of Empires 7. Social stratification, classes Increase in trade, commerce, artisans Monumental architecture 10.? Metallurgy:? Bronze Age Civilizations? Religions and empires Christendom’s influence began since the Roman empire Conflicts in the Christianity influenced not only the internal political conflicts but also the external ones: The Great Schism [Roman Catholic vs. Eastern Orthodox] since 1045 The Crusades [during 11th-13th century] 30 Years War [during 1618-1648] originated the concept of modern state [nation-state] Since we have been annexed to the soc-called ‘world/international society’… The international order is changed all the time: Multipolarity and Imperialism [17th -19th century] Bipolarity and Neo-imperialism [early 20th century] Multipolarity vs. Unipolarity in the Age of Globalization [since 1945] Factors influencing the change: Great power rivalry Economic development in the western world The UN Headquarters in New York Source: /wiki/File:The_United_Nations_Building.jpg Any question? Assignment Group work (12-15 students) ONLY. Write a term paper discussing the interesting issues within the scope on global issues. Paper must be handed in before final examination. (100 points) Presentation will be held du