This MOOC analyses the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) within the European Union, beginning with a definition of the CSDP and its legal basis in the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). It also covers the European-level initiatives that ensure the CSDP is constantly updated to respond to crises on the continent. It covers military mobility within Europe, also known as 'Military Schengen', reviews various forms of hybrid threats and provides an overview of maritime operations conducted under the CSDP, such as Operation Sophia and Operation Irini. Finally, the course provides an in-depth examination of the European Union’s enlargement policy, covering the key events from the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) to the present day.
The course is divided into 11 modules. Each module includes video lectures, supplementary materials, and a multiple-choice assessment quiz.
Modulo 1 - CSDP New Initiative I
Modulo 2 - CSDP New Initiative II
Modulo 3 - CSDP New Initiative III
Modulo 4 - Military Mobility
Modulo 5 - Hybrid Threats
Modulo 6 - European centre of excellence for countering hybrid threats
Modulo 7 - CSDP Missions and Operations
Modulo 8 - EU Maritime Security
Module 9 - EUNAVFOR MED - Sophia
Module 10 - EUNAVFOR MED - Irini
Module 11 - Enlargement Policy
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
- Describe the main characteristics of the European Union’s Common Security and Defense Policy, its history, its strengths, and its limitations.
- Identify new initiatives at the European level that serve to advance the development and adoption of the Common Security and Defense Policy by Member States.
Applying knowledge and understanding
- Link CSDP guidelines and decisions to missions and operations under European auspices in the Mediterranean Sea.
Critical thinking
- Critically evaluate the legal framework within which the EU’s CSDP operates and its implementation by Member States, which still retain significant autonomy in foreign policy matters.
Communication skills
- Clearly articulate the tools made available by the EU CSDP to combat today’s threats to the EU, particularly the new “hybrid threats.”
Learning Ability
- Independently explore the evolution of the EU’s CSDP in light of the major geopolitical, economic, and social events affecting the international arena and, in particular, the European continent.
Quiz completion
The course consists of video lectures and PowerPoint presentations designed to aid in understanding the material. At the end of each module, students must pass a quiz to proceed to the next module.
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Anna Molnar
molnar.anna@uni-nke.hu
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