CAS Commodity Professional: Basic Introduction & Geopolitical Dynamics

Textbook , 2014 , 59 Pages

Business economics - Trade and Distribution

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.

• College: Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Institut für Finanzdienstleistungen Zug)
• Course: CAS Commodity Professional
• Author: Dr. phil. hist. Rolf Tanner (Author)
• Publication Year: 2014
• Pages: 59
• Catalog Number: V300490
• ISBN (eBook): 9783956873744
• ISBN (Book): 9783668004139
• Language: English
• Tags: Commodity, Commodity Trading, Political Risk, Politische Risiken, Rohstoff, Rohstoffhandel, Eigentumsrechte, Verstaatlichungen, Nationalisation, UNCLOS, Trade Finance, Rohwaren