An introduction to contemporary international relations that attempts to develop an understanding of political events at the international level. The course covers the nature of foreign policy, the dynamics of interactions between states, the causes of war, imperialism and the role of non-state actors. Not to be taken by students with credit in POL S 260. Prerequisite: POL S 101 or consent of Department.
Fall Term 2020 Winter Term 2021A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: One of POL S 261 (or 260) or Department consent.
Fall Term 2020