They see the different conclusions drawn by theorists, and the relevance theory has to outcomes in the world. Students study the role of the U.N. in dispute settlement. Once again, it is emphasized that theory has an effect on the actions that states take. In addition, students learn about the activities of international organizations, such as the World Trade Organization. They understand the issues and divisions between the wealthy developed states and he poor developing states.
Students begin to study the issue of human rights.
This is a complex simulation of international relations, which requires students to put into practice many of the concepts they have learned. Students represent states, and engage in trade negotiations, dispute settlements, multilateral conferences, and the like. In this section, students come to understand the problems affecting the global environment, such as global warming, protection of the marine environment, transboundary pollution, etc. Once again, students discover that the North and the South have different approaches to these issues, and students learn to appreciate these differences.