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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
An overview of the politics and the governmental systems of Middle Eastern nations, including the historic, religious, ideological, economic and cultural forces that shape government policies, social movements and ongoing conflicts. Topics include the role of Arab nationalism, Zionism, human rights, the Islamic resurgence, terrorism, imperialism and globalization. Offered every other year.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the influence of law on the relations of nation-states; a survey and assessment of the activities of international and transnational organizations. Offered every other year.
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4.00 Credits
An overview of differing approaches to international conflict resolution and various institutional actors in the process. Includes an examination of some of the major current and recent conflicts in the world and efforts to resolve them. Offered every year.
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4.00 Credits
Domestic and global human rights, and their role in a changing world order. Impact of governments, multinationals, churches, universities, and human rights advocates on political and economic development, and the level of repression in the world. Strategies for global justice and change, with a focus on human rights activists and movements. Offered every year.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the causes of war in relations among and within nation-states; a study and evaluation of efforts to create lasting peace through diplomacy and political action. Offered every other year.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the foreign relations of Middle Eastern governments, including the impact of pan-Arab and pan-Islamic movements, international terrorism, the United Nations, Western intervention, and the politics of oil. Case studies include the Israeli-Palestine conflict, the U.S. invasion of Iraq, and the role of Iran. Offered every year.
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Studies the traditions and modern history of U.S. foreign policy as well as the evolution of the leading institutions of foreign policy-making, including the office of the President and such executive agencies such as the State Department, the Pentagon, and the CIA. Examines the roles of Congress, interest groups, economic and ideological factors, the media, and public opinion on foreign policy. Discusses selected contemporary foreign policy issues of significance. Offered every other year.
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Describes and analyzes the role of the Vatican as a sovereign state in international relations. Discusses the Vatican's relations with other nation-states, as well as international organizations including the United Nations. Explores the Vatican's position on major issues of peace and war as well as human rights, economic and social development.
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Analysis of efforts reducing national barriers and creating common institutions and supra-national authorities in Europe since the 1950s. Attention paid to the impact of the fall of communist states, the reunification of Germany, and contemporary crises in the European community. Offered every other year.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the post-war foreign relations of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other selected countries of post-war South/Southeast Asia. An analysis of nonalignment, Cold War impacts, Indo-Pakistani conflicts, Sino-Indian disputes, SEATO, ASEAN, SAARC, APEC and intra-regional issues. Offered every other year.
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