POL 2400 International Relations

This course will study the nation-state system, the global struggle for power, the evolution of the international system and the basic influences that shape foreign policy of states. It will examine the role of ideologies and domestic politics as these affect foreign policy behavior. It will also seek to explain the emerging importance of non-state actors and the ways in which they shape international security and diplomatic environment. This course will familiarize students with the functions and power of international bodies such as the United Nations, International Court of Criminal Justice, the World Bank and the IMF.
Credits: 3.0