Political Science 351 - InternationalSecurity Policies

This course examines major theories of war and international cooperation and their relationship to current trends in globalization and global governance. We will explore today's major international security challenges such as proliferation, terrorism, insurgency, ethnic conflict, failing states, environmental degradation, resource scarcity, demographic stress and migration, and global poverty. We will study the mechanisms and institutions designed to manage these threats and the challenges of integrating and coordinating multiple international actors such as international organizations, NGOS, states, and domestic actors. We will also study the potential effects of structural changes in the international system with the rise of China and the new strategic positions of regional powers such as Turkey, Brazil, Russia, and India.

Open to junior and senior Political Science majors and minors.