Annotation: The study of current theoretical approaches and the critical analysis of case studies will allow students to gain an overview of selected aspects of internal political and political-geographical processes in developing countries, as well as an overview of selected problems in the field of international relations and security – especially those that can change the situation in developing countries measure to influence.   Content: Within the course, attention will be paid to selected topics related to internal political processes in developing countries, as well as relevant problems in the field of international relations and security, which influence internal political processes to a certain extent. Individual lectures will focus on the current debate on the processes of forming modern states, on political systems in developing countries, on democracy and good governance or the concept of weak, collapsed and de facto states, etc.