Dieses Buch umfasst eine dreiteilige englischsprachige Einführungsvorlesung im Ausbildungsprogramm für Rohstoffhändler und Trade Finance-Spezialisten.
1. Teil: "Commodities and the state".
Staat, Rohstoff und Besitzverhältnisse. Historische Herleitung, verschiedene politische und ideologische Ansätze zur Frage, wer Anteil haben darf am Abbau und an der wirtschaftlichen Ausbeutung von Rohstoffen.
2. Teil: "Commodities, international order, and the matters of war and peace".
Politischen Ökonomie des Rohwarenhandels und der Rohwarenproduktion; Zusammenhang zwischen Rohwaren und Konflikt; Fallstudie zu Öl und Krieg.
3. Teil: "The shift power from West and North to East and South".
Verschiebung der globalen Machtbalance vom Atlantik Richtung Ostasien vor dem Hintergrund des internationalen Commodities-Handel; Rohstoffpolitik Chinas und ihre Limiten.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Lecture 1: Commodities and the state
- Lecture 2: Commodities, international order, and the matters of war and peace
- Lecture 3: The shift power from West and North to East and South
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This lecture series explores the complex and enduring relationship between commodities and the state, examining how this relationship has evolved across history and cultures. It delves into the geopolitical dynamics surrounding commodities, analyzing their role in shaping international order, and the implications for matters of war and peace.
- The historical and contemporary relationship between commodities and political power
- The influence of technical progress on commodity value and state intervention
- The role of commodities in shaping international order and geopolitical dynamics
- The shift in power from Western and Northern economies to Eastern and Southern economies
- The impact of commodity dependence on global stability and conflict
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Lecture 1: Commodities and the state
This lecture explores the historical and contemporary relationship between commodities and the state, emphasizing the inherent political nature of this connection. It examines how the state's influence over commodities has varied across different historical periods and cultures, depending on the technical utility of each commodity. The lecture uses examples of precious metals, agricultural commodities, and energy resources to illustrate how the state's role in regulating and controlling commodities has evolved alongside technological advancements.
Lecture 2: Commodities, international order, and the matters of war and peace
This lecture delves into the role of commodities in shaping international order and influencing the dynamics of war and peace. It explores how the control and distribution of key commodities have been used as tools of power throughout history, and how these dynamics continue to play a significant role in global politics. The lecture examines the relationship between commodity dependence and geopolitical stability, and the potential for conflict arising from resource scarcity or competition.
Lecture 3: The shift power from West and North to East and South
This lecture examines the ongoing shift in global power dynamics, focusing on the rise of Eastern and Southern economies and their growing influence on the global commodity landscape. It analyzes the implications of this shift for established Western and Northern powers, as well as the potential for new geopolitical tensions and alliances. The lecture explores the challenges and opportunities associated with this evolving global order and the role of commodities in shaping these dynamics.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Commodities, state, political power, technical progress, international order, geopolitical dynamics, war and peace, resource dependence, global power shift, East and South, West and North.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the state influence the value of commodities?
The state regulates and controls commodities based on their technical utility and economic importance, a role that has evolved with technological progress throughout history.
What is the link between commodities and international conflict?
Control over key resources like oil often dictates international order and can be a primary driver for war or a tool for maintaining peace.
How is global power shifting in the commodity market?
There is a significant shift in power from the West and North (Atlantic region) toward the East and South (Asia), driven by changing trade patterns and resource demand.
What role does China play in modern commodity politics?
China's resource policy is a central factor in the global power shift, though it faces specific limits and challenges within the international trade system.
What historical perspectives are covered in these lectures?
The series examines various political and ideological approaches to resource ownership and exploitation from a historical standpoint.
- Citation du texte
- Dr. phil. hist. Rolf Tanner (Auteur), 2014, CAS Commodity Professional: Basic Introduction & Geopolitical Dynamics, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/300490
