Political Economy of the Global South

This course adopts a comprehensive approach to examining the Global South's substantial political economy and societal transformation, altering its historical path and significantly influencing the global system. The young population of the Global South, along with its current and future economic growth, will affect its unique environment where politics and economics are in flux as various governance models and ideologies are effectively integrated. By exploring the wide-ranging impact of the emerging Global South, we delve into this transformative leadership that powerfully leverages influence to challenge the present global economic system while driving significant political economy and sustainability changes. Countries in the Global South have shifted from passive observers to active participants in the global center-periphery dynamic, asserting their influence and making their voices heard. This course provides a broader perspective to create a new vision for the Global South, where it prioritizes the analysis of poverty reduction, equity, ethics, and the sovereign integrity of nations. The course investigates contemporary advancements in the Global South, emphasizing understanding their future trajectories in leadership and sustainability within the political economy framework. We explore current, real-time advancements in the countries of the Global South, pinpoint their national and regional strengths, and identify, analyze, and evaluate emerging trends effectively, as well as their priorities in political economy, technological challenges, and sustainable economic models relevant to these contemporary global actors.