COMPARATIVE POLITICS: AREAS 56 - International Relations Theory

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Dartmouth College

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09S, 10W: 10A Is war unavoidable Or is most violent conflict unnecessary and preventable How should statesmen best protect the interests and physical security of their countrymen Do they meet that standard, or fall short Can a people ever be truly safe Or is the international environment inherently uncertain Which peoples ought to live together Or are identities dynamic These are the enduring questions of international politics. Perhaps not surprisingly, theorists come to different conclusions. This course explores a wide variety of international relations theories and evaluates their implications for real world politics. Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism, and other major strands of IR theory will be discussed as will American hegemony, international laws and norms and grand strategy. Prerequisite: Government 5, or permission of the instructor. Dist: SOC or INT. Lebow

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3.00

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www.dartmouth.edu

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(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Quarter

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