{"id":9969,"date":"2026-01-15T12:30:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oiip.ac.at\/news-en\/oiip-academy-module-1-geopolitical-thinking-in-practice-23-october-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:25:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:25:09","slug":"oiip-academy-module-1-geopolitical-thinking-in-practice-23-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oiip.ac.at\/en\/news-en\/oiip-academy-module-1-geopolitical-thinking-in-practice-23-october-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"oiip ACADEMY Module 2: Geopolitics and Political Risks in the Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"

oiip ACADEMY Module 5:<\/h1>\n

Europe\u2019s Security Order: The war in Ukraine and beyond<\/h1>\n

12 March 2026<\/h1>\n

SIGN UP HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n

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This one-day hybrid module provides participants with a structured introduction to the geopolitical risks, political dynamics, and societal trends shaping East Asia. Through expert-led sessions and interactive exercises, participants will learn to map strategic dynamics, assess regional trends, and apply early warning tools to better understand this critical and often misunderstood region.<\/p>\n

Fees per module:<\/strong>
\n\u20ac 350.- Professionals
\n\u20ac 150.-\u00a0Students<\/p>\n

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Course Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

By the end of this course, participants will:<\/p>\n

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  • Have a nuanced understanding of East Asia\u2019s political and societal specificities, and a basic competence in key concepts and methods of geopolitical analysis.<\/li>\n
  • Be able to better assess the roles of state and non-state actors, ideologies, and perceptions in shaping regional narratives.<\/li>\n
  • Have improved their ability to identify and analyze both visible and hidden drivers of conflict, cooperation, and transformation.<\/li>\n
  • Have built foundational skills in strategic mapping, trend interpretation, and scenario analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    09:00 \u2013 09:30 | Opening & Orientation<\/strong><\/p>\n

    09:30 \u2013 10:45 | East Asia in Transition<\/strong>: Political and Social Dynamics<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Develop a deeper understanding of East Asia beyond common narratives.<\/li>\n
    • Explore the region\u2019s diversity, political systems, and key state and non-state actors.<\/li>\n
    • Reflect on how historical legacies and perceptions shape regional and global engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Skills Taught:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Contextual political analysis of a complex and dynamic region.<\/li>\n
      • Critical examination of dominant narratives and frameworks.<\/li>\n
      • Comparative understanding of political ideologies and movements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        10:45 \u2013 11:00 | Coffee Break<\/strong><\/p>\n

        11:00 \u2013 12:30 | Mapping Risk and Power in East Asia<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Key Takeaways: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Understand the key factors determining political and societal dynamics in the region.<\/li>\n
        • Gain a strategic understanding of complex global and regional dynamics.<\/li>\n
        • Learn to interpret both visible and hidden drivers of political and social change.<\/li>\n
        • Build awareness of major global and regional trends shaping the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Skills Taught:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • East Asia literacy: the skill to read and analyse relevant (visible and invisible) trends in East Asia.<\/li>\n
          • Strategic, map-based geopolitical analysis.<\/li>\n
          • Critical thinking and pattern recognition in volatile contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            12:30 \u2013 13:15 | Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n

            13:15 \u2013 14:45 | From Risk Awareness to Monitoring: Early Warning and Scenario Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Key Takeaways: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Understand the limits and potential of political risk assessments in East Asia.<\/li>\n
            • Learn how to identify early signs of instability and emerging trends.<\/li>\n
            • Reflect on how perception, norms, and organizational blind spots can shape analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Skills Taught: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Critical evaluation of sources and risk frameworks.<\/li>\n
              • Early warning analysis using open-source information.<\/li>\n
              • Building internal capabilities for geopolitical monitoring and foresight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                14:45 \u2013 15:00 | Coffee Break<\/strong><\/p>\n

                15:00 \u2013 16:30 | Embedding East Asia Literacy in Decision-Making<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Understand how regional knowledge can inform real-world decisions.<\/li>\n
                • Learn to apply political awareness to sector-specific contexts.<\/li>\n
                • Explore the practical value of East Asia literacy in strategic planning through case studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Skills Taught:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • Translating geopolitical insight into actionable risk assessments.<\/li>\n
                  • Integrating political analysis into organizational processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    16:00 \u2013 17:00 | Closing Discussion & Action Mapping<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    • Reflecting on key insights<\/li>\n
                    • Discussing how to apply new skills in participants\u2019 professional contexts<\/li>\n
                    • Mapping out actionable steps for integrating East Asia literacy into participants\u2019 organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      Materials Provided<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      • Executive Handbook<\/strong>: Core Concepts in Geopolitics of East Asia, including relevant articles, policy analyses, and maps.<\/li>\n
                      • REFLECTIONS<\/strong> \u2013 oiip Magazine<\/li>\n
                      • Curated Source List<\/strong>: Intelligence, think tanks, media, and academic resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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