The course introduces students to the main debates and trends in International Relations after the end of the Cold War, explored from a Latin American and interdisciplinary perspective. It develops analytical skills to assess decision‑making processes in the face of complex challenges within a rapidly evolving international system, and to understand the implications of globalization and its current crisis for political, economic, and institutional dynamics. The course encourages a critical understanding of power relations and the specific regional features of Latin America within the global context.