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The rules are shifting. Fast.For decades, the world followed a clear script - the US led, institutions enforced, and wars followed familiar lines. That era is over.Now we're watching something new emerge:Old alliances falling apartChina and Russia rewriting the playbookEurope trying to stand on its ownGlobal institutions losing controlThe US unsure of its own roleBut the biggest problem? Most people are still stuck thinking in 20th-century terms.Why this course existsIf you feel lost trying to make sense of today's global mess, you're not alone.News coverage is shallowMost lectures are full of jargonAnd politicians sound like they're reading from outdated scriptsThis course gives you something better: a clear, structured way to understand how power is shifting in real time - and what that means for the future.Whether you're a student, a policymaker, or just someone who wants to sound smarter at dinner, this course is for you.What you'll learnYou'll follow five tight, focused sections - packed with real speeches, modern strategies, practice activities, and clear takeaways.PART I: The Fragmentation of the Global OrderHow the post-WWII system broke downWhy the UN, WTO, and IMF are strugglingWhat happens when no one's in charge4 Quick QuizzesPART II: The Legacy of US Order: 9/11 to 2022Bush's post-9/11 strategy and its long shadowWhat the 2022 National Security Strategy says about America today2 Practice ActivitiesPART III: China in the Great Power CompetitionHow China is challenging US power - without firing a shotWhat Xi Jinping's Belt and Road plan really means1 Quiz + 1 Practice ActivityPART IV: Russia's Strategy of DisruptionWhy Putin doesn't want to lead the order - he wants to break itRussia's war strategy, propaganda machine, and use of chaos1 Quiz + 2 Practice ActivitiesPART V: Europe's Quest for Strategic AutonomyCan Europe be a real power - or is it stuck in the middle?What Macron and von der Leyen are really saying1 Quiz + 2 Practice ActivitiesWhat you getClear video lecturesDownloadable handoutsPractice activities that make you think like a real analystQuizzes to track your progressReal-world examples that connect the dotsAI-powered Role Plays - so you can practice in a kind of virtual sandbox, before you take your skills IRLWho it's forStudents of international politics or global studiesAnalysts, consultants, or journalists needing sharper insightCurious learners who want to actually understand the headlinesYou don't need a politics degree. You just need curiosity and a willingness to think.Take the course. Watch the world make more sense.From My Students:"The course was very informative and helpful, and I will apply the knowledge I gain. The lecturer was incredibly fantastic. He explain all the concepts and the definitions of all the topics.""Dr. Zwolski truly has teaching skills. He is a straightforward professor and his videos are both interesting and valuable.""The course is really informative and provides a very in-depth analysis of several complex topics which otherwise would have been quite difficult to understand.""The instructor is a good lecturer. Interesting material presented clearly and concisely.""The lectures have been made very simple to understand! Kamil is doing an amazing job!""Crisp and clear videos, to the point, can be watched easily on the mobile phone.""Wow! If your reading the comments and debating on whether or not to take this course,TAKE IT! If you read The Economist, Forbes, taking classes on International relations, or stationed on a foreign base, this class is for you! After this you should be able to decipher mainstream media news outlets! Semper Fi!"

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