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3.00 Credits
Examination of the historical and theoretical issues surrounding the sources and control of international conflict. Topics will include political and anthropological theories of conflict, the role of force in the international system, international law and just war approaches, nuclear conflict, arms control, and nonviolent alternatives to conflict. Prerequisite: Nine hours of political science, including POLS 170; POLS 306 is recommended. LEC
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3.00 Credits
A consideration of classical and modern theories of the international system, such as the writing of Thucydides, Machiavelli, twentieth-century realists, and others. Topics include, theories of the state, the role of ethics and normative judgments in the world order, the nature and use of power, the relationship between domestic and international politics. Prerequisite: POLS 301, or (for non-majors) completion of the Western Civilization requirement, or consent of instructor. LEC
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3.00 Credits
An examination of theories that seek to explain the foreign policy behavior and decision making processes of states in international relations and a survey of past and present foreign policies of several states in Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East. Prerequisite: Nine hours of political science, including POLS 150 and POLS 170. LEC
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on 20th and 21st century U.S. political, military, and economic relations with post-colonial states in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Examines the impact of the international environment, ideology, the foreign policy bureaucracy, Congress, domestic factors, and individual leaders on U.S. policy choices. Considers an evaluation of policy implementation and outcomes. (Same as AAAS 602). Prerequisite: Nine hours of political science, including POLS 170/POLS 171 and POLS 150/POLS 151, or permission of instructor. LEC
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3.00 Credits
This seminar examines the theories about, research on, and the practice of international mediation and other forms of non-militarized third party intervention used to address interstate, intrastate, and nonstate disputes. Specific topics include how mediation differs from other forms of non-militarized peace-building and conflict resolution; the conditions for mediation success (and how 'success' is defined; third party involvement after protracted civil conflict; the role of third parties in the implementation of peace agreements; the relationship between mediation, peace-building, and international law; and proactive conflict management. Prerequisite: Nine hours of political science, including POLS 170/171 and membership in the University Honors Program, or by permission of instructor. LEC
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3.00 Credits
International law has assumed an increasingly significant role in international life. This course will examine major law including (but not limited to): the changing status and role of the state; rights of minorities and self-determination; the environment; and human rights. The course will examine the central questions and the relevant international legal principles associated with each issue. Prerequisite: Six hours of Political Science, including POLS 170. LEC
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the principles, roles, and functions of international law in the conduct of war. As the course reviews the development and application of the basic rules of armed conflict, several current issues and conflicts are addressed including: the legitimate use of force; the proper definitions of combatants and civilians; actions that constitute war crimes, the legality of new weapons technology, and, if the laws of armed conflict apply to the current "war on terrorism." Prerequisite: Six hours of Political Science, including POLS 170. LEC
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
A study of selected problems in international relations. Course is repeatable for different topics. Prerequisite: POLS 170. LEC
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3.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
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