April 20, 2015
This repeatable course gives students unique, practical skills for future careers in international studies. Each offering focuses on a new issue or region, challenging students to think critically, work collaboratively,
April 20, 2015
Nation state choices and military alliance choices in Eurasia on nuclear weapons arsenals, nuclear energy, arms control treaties plus survey of global and regional Eurasian non-proliferation regimes. Eurasian military-political conflicts;
April 20, 2015
Builds on states and markets approach of 200 and 201 through specific examination of effects of industry and industrial structure on political outcomes and roles of state. Emphasis on late-developing
April 20, 2015
Explores global issues of comparative law, societies, politics, and courts. Uses criteria, methodologies, and theories to compare legal settings internationally. Covers: what is ‘comparative law’; families’ of law; history of
April 20, 2015
Theoretical and historical analysis to explore the causes and effects of the rise and decline of four major international trade and monetary regimes. Foundations and emerging features of the new
April 20, 2015
Examines the history of United States national security policies from the eighteenth century to the present, focusing on ideas, relationships, and events that impacted the decision makers who created these
April 20, 2015
Surveys the history of United States-China relations and examines the evolution of bilateral relations, particularly since 1949. Focus on the period since 1972 and the major issues as they have
April 20, 2015
The Islamic impact, British conquest, and contemporary India. Emphasis on the rise of nationalism, social organization, and contemporary life and history.
April 20, 2015
Europe is rattled by the financial crisis of 2008 and the current refugee crisis. The UK might have left the EU by the time this class starts, and Central and
April 17, 2015
Provides a historical understanding of the twentieth century and major global issues today. Focuses on interdisciplinary social science theories, methods, and information relating to global processes and on developing analytical