Government 252 - INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

What role do international organizations play in world politics, and what role should they play? Do international organizations represent humanity's higher aspirations, or are they simply tools of the wealthy and powerful? This course explores the problems and processes of international organizations by drawing on theoretical, historical and contemporary sources and perspectives. We focus on three contemporary organizations: the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and the European Union. Prerequisite: 241 or permission of the instructor.