War By Other Means: Geo-Economics, the use of economic power for political ends
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Forget armies. The real source of national power today is economic. In some ways it was always so: The Hudson’s Bay Company and the Dutch East India Company were economic tools to extend global power. After World War II, the Marshall Plan was a successful effort to tie Europe into the U.S.’s economic orbit.
Today, China, the U.S., Russia and others are engaged in an economic competition to advance political ends. The tools are currencies, trade agreements, control over resources, accumulation of capital and global supply chains.
There is more…much more. In this course will look at the main geo-economic tools, at case studies of how they are being applied and how successful they are. We will also consider Canada's strengths and weaknesses as a geoeconomic player.
Moderator: John Simke
Date and Time: February 9 to March 2 2017 (4 weeks), 2-4 PM
Location: OISE, 252 Bloor Street West
Cost: $24
Maximum Class Size: 25
Booking: See Terms and Conditions. Enrol below by credit card or by e-mailing us at [email protected] and pay by cheque
Today, China, the U.S., Russia and others are engaged in an economic competition to advance political ends. The tools are currencies, trade agreements, control over resources, accumulation of capital and global supply chains.
- Can Russia’s control over European gas supply provide it with leverage over EU policy?
- Can Saudi Arabia’s manipulation of the oil price bankrupt Iran?
- Can Obama use the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement to counter China’s growing influence in Asia?
- Will China’s “New Silk Road” tie the countries of Asia, the Middle East and Europe into its economic orbit?
- Will Germany’s relentless focus on exports and massive trade surplus make it politically dominant in Europe?
There is more…much more. In this course will look at the main geo-economic tools, at case studies of how they are being applied and how successful they are. We will also consider Canada's strengths and weaknesses as a geoeconomic player.
Moderator: John Simke
Date and Time: February 9 to March 2 2017 (4 weeks), 2-4 PM
Location: OISE, 252 Bloor Street West
Cost: $24
Maximum Class Size: 25
Booking: See Terms and Conditions. Enrol below by credit card or by e-mailing us at [email protected] and pay by cheque