| (3 cr.) Students are introduced to the study of politics
on the global level. The course focuses on the
nature of the international system of
nation-states, including the importance of state
sovereignty, the political interactions between
states, and the causes of war and peace.
Additional topics include understanding the
domestic bases for foreign policy decisions, the
different tools available for state action in the
international realm (diplomacy, espionage,
military intervention), the increasing importance
of international economic relations, and the
function and evolution of international law and
organizations.
Prerequisite: PO 131 or QU 101; Every Year, All |
