Introduction to International Relations

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An introduction to international relations theory, this course examines national, international, transnational, and sub-national actors and their institutions, interactions and processes as they relate to global issues. The role of international institutions such as the United Nations and the World Bank, the activities of non-governmental organizations and the goals and methods of protest movements are described. Topics to be discussed include the impact of globalization, international trade, transnational corporations, mass communication technology, global migration, massive arms distributions and the sources of armed conflict.