The course aims to provide students with a critical and in-depth understanding of the transformations experienced by the State and its institutions in the context of globalization. It seeks to develop analytical skills to interpret the role and challenges of the nation-state in relation to supranational actors, global governance processes, and increasing political and economic interdependence.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

- Analyze the concept of the State and its historical evolution in the global context, distinguishing between national and transnational models of governance.

- Understand the functioning of major public and international institutions, assessing their role in global decision-making processes.

- Examine tensions between national sovereignty and multilateral cooperation, with particular attention to case studies and current scenarios.

- Critically evaluate the impact of global institutions (UN, IMF, WTO, EU) on the State’s capacity to carry out its functions.

- Apply theoretical categories from political science and international relations to interpret complex phenomena such as the fragmentation of state authority, regionalism, or multilevel diplomacy.

- Develop an interdisciplinary perspective on institutional processes, integrating political, legal, economic, and sociological approaches.