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Political Science 553: Political Analysis of
International Economic Relations
This course introduces students to the issues and
theories of international political economy. The course addresses both
political and economic aspects of the world economy; students will learn
how benefits of the global economy are distributed among various actors, as
well as how the benefits are realized. We will examine theories of
international economic relations such as liberalism, mercantilism,
(neo)Marxism, and hegemonic stability theory. Substantive topics of the
course include economic development, trade, finance, and debt, and we will
approach these issues with a focus on the power relations between the
relevant actors, such as national governments, international institutions, multinational
corporations, and individuals. After learning the conceptual tools and
basic knowledge in the field of international political economy, students
will develop their own view on global capitalism and how it shapes the
international relations of our age.
Political
Science 597.01: Conflict
and Cooperation in World Politics
The purpose of the course is to help students
understand important issues in world politics theoretically as well as
substantively. Conflict and
cooperation in world politics will be analyzed through two important themes
of the international relations literature—the interstate system (more popularly
known as “international system”), and causes of war. The first part of the course
familiarizes the students with such basic concepts of the International
Relations theory as the state, the nation, power, and anarchy. The second part of the course
introduces the students to various explanations about the roots of
interstate war. While the
topics of the class will be predominantly on war and peace, analysis of
these phenomena can be applied to other problems of conflict and
cooperation such as trade disputes and environmental problems.
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