Nonstate Actors in International Politics

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Nation states have long been the primary players in international relations, endowed with sovereignty to reflect their premier status. While nonstate actors have always been around, scholarly attention to them has increased in recent decades. This course will explore benevolent actors such as NGOs, faith based organizations, and social and environmental movements as well as malevolent groups like pirates, criminal organizations, and terrorists. Students will gain a deeper understanding of international relations through an examination of the myriad actors involved in contemporary world politics. May be taught concurrently with PLS 630. Cannot receive credit for both PLS 530 and PLS 630.