POSC 315 Rising Powers
An examination of significant changes in the diffusion of power across states and the resulting emergence of “rising powers” in global affairs such as Brazil, China, Russia, India, Turkey and others. We will study the expanding influence and presence of 5 or 6 rising powers, the factors contributing to ongoing global power shifts and the effects of recent power shifts on state behavior and international relations. Study will also focus upon a growing list of global challenges that will require wide collaboration among current and rising powers if they are to be addressed successfully.