International Relations
- Provides Historical and Geopolitical Contexts
- Focuses on Today’s Power Dynamics
- Explores Framework and Goals of Diplomacy
The world order that emerged following World War II continues to influence today’s geopolitical and economic landscape, reflecting the shift into post-colonial and post-Cold War political alignments. These courses analyze foreign policy strategies by exploring the historical and geopolitical contexts that inform them, as well as the potential impacts of these policies as they are enacted globally. They are taught by faculty members from private sector, government, and multilateral organizations.
Great Powers and Small Neighbors: The Cases of US-Cuba, USSR-Finland, and China-Vietnam Relations
Explore international relations from a different paradigm by examining asymmetric relations between countries.
International Relations
Gain an in-depth understanding of the post-Cold War world order and the Cold War’s impact on current geopolitical and economic landscapes.
1914: The History of the Descent into World War I
This full-day course will trace the origins of World War I, from its beginnings in the French Revolution to its volcanic eruption in 1914.
Comparative Political Systems
Gain an overview of comparative political systems while tailoring the course work to target specific countries that are of greatest interest to you.
Country Risk: Geopolitics, Policy, and Regulation
Gain an understanding of the drivers and costs associated with specific risks in the context of energy markets and project finance.
Global Conflict and the Crisis of Diplomacy
Examine WWI’s impact on the first half of the 20th century, including the emergence of communism and fascism and the rise of dictatorships.
International Development
Explore the main elements of country development—from economic, political, social, cultural, and environmental perspectives.
Peacemaking and Peacebuilding
Explore contemporary methods for peacemaking and peacebuilding as responses to real and potential deadly international conflicts.
The Great Game of Sports and Politics
Discuss the intersection of sports and politics relating to peace and security, social progress, corruption and doping, and national reputation.