In line with my research interests, I teach courses in international political economy, international politics, and international public law.
International trade is at the heart of contemporary challenges faced by public administrations, including the fight against climate change, food security, cultural diversity, socio-economic inequalities, gender equality, and international security. Understanding the rules of international trade has therefore become essential for developing sound public policies in Quebec and Canada. This course applies political economy theories to analyze the issues raised by international trade and to reflect on public policies to address them. It also provides an overview of the functioning of the international trade regime and its legal framework. Ultimately, the course offers a deeper understanding of the international economic and political context in which Quebec and Canada develop their public policies.
International political economy (IPE) is the field of study interested in how interactions between public and private actors influence the distribution of limited resources in a global economy. Throughout this course, we will review multiple classical debates in IPE, such as the conditions for international cooperation, competition among intergovernmental organizations, the relation between states and firms, and the nature of American power. At the end of the course, students will have become acquainted with the empirical, conceptual, and theoretical bases of the study of IPE.
This course introduces the foundations of public international law and aims to familiarize students with the principles and rules governing the relationships between states. It explains the processes through which international law rules are developed, the entities concerned by these rules, the conditions for applying these rules, and the consequences of their non-execution. The course also discusses the relationship between international law and domestic law to demonstrate the influence of public international law on public policies in Quebec and Canada, as well as the relationships between the state of Quebec and Canada.
Finally, the course presents the legal foundations of the functioning of contemporary international organizations. It will emphasize the evolving role since World War II of the United Nations and other international organizations, including major international economic institutions. It will also cover the law of international organizations and the methods for dispute resolution within these organizations.