International Relations

Catalog description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of international relations. “International Relations” will be defined broadly, in order to explore the myriad of countries, organizations, individuals, and other actors that play active roles in this area of study. Emphasis will be placed on the role of America in the world, but close attention will also be paid to the ways in which US actions are perceived by others around the globe. Topics to be covered include US foreign policy, national security, the rise of the developing world, economic globalization, war (both hot and cold), terrorism, and global public health. Discussions on these topics will be based upon theoretical principles, with an emphasis on how such principles impact the world around us.