Changes over the past two decades in both international politics and international economics have led many to argue that a new international order with a greatly reduced place for sovereign states is emerging. This course seeks to evaluate such claims. Our aim is to examine major theoretical perspectives and establish a baseline from which to assess changes in the recent past and the prospect for future changes. That assessment is attempted in the last part of the course, through an examination of three contemporary issues. Grades will be based principally on a research paper on a topic of your choice.
Papers are due on the last day of classes.
There will be no exams. Background I will assume that you are familiar with the following basic theoretical literature. If you are not, please become familiar with it as quickly as possible. Neorealism and its Critics , ch. The Use of Force , pp.