International Relations and Supranational Institutions

The course will be splitted into three modules: 1) The geopolitical discourse in infrastructure planning. the concept of critical infrastructure 2) Geopolitics and security of land, sea and air infrastructures 3) Geopolitics and security of energy and telematic networks (cyber security) In the first module (first eight lessons) topics aimed at explaining the historical evolution of infrastructural policies and the use of the latter as an instrument of power (internally and externally) and consensus will be addressed. concept of critical infrastructure and its evolution. In the second module (second eight lessons) specific cases relating to land infrastructures (Roads, Railways, Inland waterways) that create geopolitical relations between subjects (States, Regions, Macro-regions) will be addressed. The issue of infrastructure security is linked to the geopolitical one. The risk factors that undermine the safety of infrastructural assets and some specific strategic infrastructures will be analyzed. and institutional subjects (states, port and system authorities). The third module will deal with the security of energy and telematic networks and the importance of cyber security in the contemporary reality. During the course, students will be asked to do in-depth work either individually or in groups, and lectures/exercises will be roganized to check the correct learning of the content and the proper use of the tools provided.

Knowledge of basic notions in geography, as well as in the most recent developments in geopolitically relevant international matters, is required. In this regard, it is highly recommended that students prepare for the exam by making use not only of up to date atlases but also of specialized magazines. Visiting authoritative websites which focus on geopolitical themes is also advised.

P.SELLARI, Geopolitica dei trasporti, Laterza, 2013 P. SELLARI (a cura di), Saggi di geopolitica e sicurezza delle infrastrutture, Nuova Cultura, 2024 Dispense articoli e presentazioni in PPT fondamentali per la comprensione dei temi trattati a lezione che fanno parted el programma d'esame saranno segnalati e resi tempestivamente disponibili sulla Bacheca e su Classromm durante il corso

attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended in order to be able to take intermediate tests with greater familiarity

mode with Partial Exemptions THREE written tests are scheduled during the course (60 min) with questions on topics developed during the course. The questions may be closed (multiple-choice) or open (development of one or more themes).The objective is to verify the knowledge acquired in itinere by facilitating the student in the path of exam preparation The final grade will be given by the average of the 3 tests It will be possible to accept the final grade as the exam grade. In case you do not accept the grade the exam must be taken again on the whole program. Single final exam mode The single final exam consists of a 20-30 minute oral interview on the three main topics of the course. The oral test is intended to test the ability to argue and discuss the main topics covered in class.

Lectures are conducted in a traditional manner with frequent interactions between lecturer and student in order to stimulate active participation

The course will be splitted into three modules: 1) The geopolitical discourse in infrastructure planning. the concept of critical infrastructure 2) Geopolitics and security of land, sea and air infrastructures 3) Geopolitics and security of energy and telematic networks (cyber security) In the first module (first eight lessons) topics aimed at explaining the historical evolution of infrastructural policies and the use of the latter as an instrument of power (internally and externally) and consensus will be addressed. concept of critical infrastructure and its evolution. In the second module (second eight lessons) specific cases relating to land infrastructures (Roads, Railways, Inland waterways) that create geopolitical relations between subjects (States, Regions, Macro-regions) will be addressed. The issue of infrastructure security is linked to the geopolitical one. The risk factors that undermine the safety of infrastructural assets and some specific strategic infrastructures will be analyzed. and institutional subjects (states, port and system authorities). The third module will deal with the security of energy and telematic networks and the importance of cyber security in the contemporary reality. During the course, students will be asked to do in-depth work either individually or in groups, and lectures/exercises will be roganized to check the correct learning of the content and the proper use of the tools provided.

Knowledge of basic notions in geography, as well as in the most recent developments in geopolitically relevant international matters, is required. In this regard, it is highly recommended that students prepare for the exam by making use not only of up to date atlases but also of specialized magazines. Visiting authoritative websites which focus on geopolitical themes is also advised.

P.SELLARI, Geopolitica dei trasporti, Laterza, 2013 P. SELLARI (a cura di), Saggi di geopolitica e sicurezza delle infrastrutture, Nuova Cultura, 2024 Dispense articoli e presentazioni in PPT fondamentali per la comprensione dei temi trattati a lezione che fanno parted el programma d'esame saranno segnalati e resi tempestivamente disponibili sulla Bacheca e su Classromm durante il corso

attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended in order to be able to take intermediate tests with greater familiarity

mode with Partial Exemptions THREE written tests are scheduled during the course (60 min) with questions on topics developed during the course. The questions may be closed (multiple-choice) or open (development of one or more themes).The objective is to verify the knowledge acquired in itinere by facilitating the student in the path of exam preparation The final grade will be given by the average of the 3 tests It will be possible to accept the final grade as the exam grade. In case you do not accept the grade the exam must be taken again on the whole program. Single final exam mode The single final exam consists of a 20-30 minute oral interview on the three main topics of the course. The oral test is intended to test the ability to argue and discuss the main topics covered in class.

Lectures are conducted in a traditional manner with frequent interactions between lecturer and student in order to stimulate active participation