Political Science 264 - The Backlash Against Globalization

The course offers a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between politics and the global economy. It explores why some states receive benefits from globalization while others do not. We begin by examining key political economic theories and institutions that facilitated globalization's evolution and delve into the reasons behind the rise of economic nationalism in the Western world and beyond. We will cover international institutions, international trade, international finance, economic development, and the domestic implications of globalization for different states and place a particular emphasis on contemporary geopolitical stress points, such as the war in Ukraine, trade disputes, refugee issues, and the pursuit of sustainability goals in the global green transition. After focusing on theoretical assessments and methodological approaches, we will apply these economic theories to various subjects (states, institutions, corporations) and processes (the flow of capital, goods, and people, integration, globalization), and end with current issues and debates surrounding the "globalization backlash," examining the political, economic, and social dimensions of globalization. 

Requisite: Recommended prior coursework; POSC 122 Power and Relevance of International Organizations, POSC 236, Introduction to International Relations, POSC 263, Post-Colonial Nationalism, POSC 434, Grand Strategy.

Limited to 30 students. Spring semester. Visiting Associate Professor Bychkova.

How to handle overenrollment: Preference given to Political Science majors.

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Written work, readings, independent research, oral presentations, group work, in-class quizzes, or exams.