Knowledge and understanding. Students will acquire fundamental knowledge of game theory and its applications in political science and global strategies, gaining insight into how strategic decisions influence individual and collective behavior in both competitive and cooperative settings.
Applied skills. Students will be able to form independent judgments by identifying the most effective strategies in various game-theoretic contexts, adopting a critical approach to the ethical implications of strategic choices.
Independent judgment. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to take well-argued and sustainable positions on the topics covered in the course.
Communication skills. Students must be able to express the knowledge they have acquired with logical consistency, systematic rigor, appropriate language, and originality.
Learning skills. Students will be encouraged to develop the ability for continuous learning in the field of political science and global strategies, with particular reference to game theory.
No specific prerequisites are required. However, a solid analytical ability and logical reasoning skills are desirable. Familiarity with basic concepts such as derivatives and optimization may be helpful.
The course will be delivered through lectures, case study analysis, game simulations, and classroom discussions. Students will be encouraged to participate actively through presentations and group work.
The final exam will consist of a written test, assessed according to the following criteria:
The course introduces game theory as a tool for analyzing strategic interactions in political and global contexts. It will cover concepts such as dominant strategies, Nash equilibrium, cooperative and non-cooperative games, prisoner’s dilemmas, negotiation and war strategies, elections and voting, auctions, and markets. Historical and contemporary case studies will also be discussed to illustrate the application of game theory to issues in geopolitics, diplomacy, international conflicts, and cooperation.
