SSP 200 - World Politics

Institution:

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

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Description:

This course will investigate the dynamics of international power politics. After an introduction to alternative forms of political organization, the class will study the problems of achieving a balance of power between nations, and the ultimate breakdown of that balance in war. It will examine the role of the superpowers, the impact of emerging nations, and the Third World as well as the function of alliances in world relations. The class will also evaluate the feasibility of various plans for international order and peace.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lagcc.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 482-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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