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INTS 100-04, Introduction to International Relations, Fall 2008

Romano, David
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This course will assist students in developing the knowledge and analytic skills for understanding the contemporary international political, military, and economic systems. The course will focus on 1) the development of the international system and the major state and non-state actors comprising it; 2) theoretical approaches used to explain international patterns and foreign policy, and the contemporary debate on globalization; 3) the contemporary international military situation, including theories on the causes of war, nuclear deterrence, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and terrorism; 4) the role of international law and international organizations in the contemporary system; 5) the international political economy, including monetary and trade relations among states, economic development, international economic organizations, and environmental issues; and 6) the possible changes to the international system following the end of the Cold War.
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This syllabus was submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor. Uploaded by Archives RSA Josephine Hill.