Introduction to Geopolitical Analysis
One-day Saturday Executive Seminar
One-day seminar · Saturday
The objective of this seminar is to introduce the main components and tools of the geopolitical analysis method. A comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach — geographic, historical, cultural, economic, demographic, cognitive and strategic — is used to decipher contemporary international relations and to enable an in-depth diagnostic of a country or region. An interactive case-study exercise illustrates the practical use of geopolitical analysis in day-to-day work.
Themes & structure
- Introduction to Geopolitics
- Factors of Geopolitical Analysis
- Geostrategy
- Interactive Geopolitical Exercise
Programme highlights & learning outcomes
- Identify the parameters considered in geopolitical analysis
- Integrate geopolitical factors into decision-making
- Analyse the strategic frameworks of geopolitical actors
- Enhance critical thinking to assess media coverage of international events
- Participate actively in an interactive, non-conformist course
- Build professional networks with participants from varied backgrounds
Who should attend
People working for international organisations and government agencies, diplomats, professionals from various economic sectors, graduate students and other interested individuals.
Lecturers
Mr. Gyula Csurgai
Doctorate from the University of Geneva; his research focused on the development of the geopolitical analysis method and its application to case studies. Degrees in Political Science from Concordia University (Canada) and the University of Toulouse (France), and postgraduate diplomas in European Studies and Philosophy from the University of Geneva. Co-founder of GIGS, he has taught geopolitics, geoeconomics, strategy and international relations at universities in Switzerland and abroad, and has advised international organisations, governments and private corporations.