Attention is also given to disruptive forces in the international community, such as the nuclear arms race, as well as the United Nations, which contribute to world order. The purpose of this course is to expose students to various analytical frameworks that help explain relations among international actors such as states, nationalities and international organizations. We will examine possible explanations of why states and other actors behave the way they do. In other words, we will try to understand how these diverse international actors govern themselves in a world without a central government and where might seems to equal right. John T. Rourke, ed.
Attendance is taken daily and counts as part or the participation grade.