POSC 105 International Relations
An introduction to politics among and across nation-state, non-state and transnational actors. Competing theories on concepts such as power, security, nationalism, nation building, and the emerging international system are examined. Other issues examined include: the uneven global economy, globalization, patterns of cooperation and conflict, conflict resolution, international organization and law, human rights, and political transitions. Some country case studies are used to provide comparative analyses of issues across political settings.