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International Relations (PSC 124.200)

International Relations (PSC 124.200). Instructors. Hans Peter Schmitz Haley Swedlund Are you registered for this class?. Topics. Introduction to global affairs Current issues in world politics Theories of international relations Tools to better understand global politics

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International Relations (PSC 124.200)

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  1. International Relations (PSC 124.200)

  2. Instructors Hans Peter Schmitz Haley Swedlund • Are you registered for this class?

  3. Topics • Introduction to global affairs • Current issues in world politics • Theories of international relations • Tools to better understand global politics • United Nations reform • UN Security Council • Human rights • Management, etc.

  4. What are international relations? • Political: States, IGOs, and NGOs • Traditional (states only): War, diplomacy, sanctions, foreign aid, military alliances, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) • Non-traditional (including non-state actors): Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), terrorism, drug trade • Economic: Multinational corporations (MNCs) • Trade in goods, financial services, remittances, sanctions, drug trade • Social/Cultural: Ideas and individuals • Migration, tourism, professional organizations, human rights, adoptions, religion, etc.

  5. In the past Actors: States Issues: War and Peace Principles: State sovereignty and self-interst Power based on: military strength and economic development In the future? Actors: States, International organizations, business corporations, NGOs Issues: Trade, environment, global justice, development, etc. Principles: Interdependence and human rights Power based on: Capacity to cooperate; technologies to solve global problems From inter-national politics to global affairs?

  6. The Basics I • Are you registered for this class? • Class web site • Required reading available at SU Bookstore: • Henry R. Nau 2007, Three Perspectives on International Relations, 1st edition, CQ Press, 1-933116-46-3. • Download readingsfrom the class web site.

  7. The Basics II • The requirements for this class are - • (1) regular reading of the required materials before the sessions  • (2) regular attendance and active participation • (3)mid-term (March 5) and final exam (May, TBA)  • (4) simulation on UN reform (presentation and position papers)

  8. The Basics III What counts • Attendance/participation 20 per cent • Mid-term exam (March 5) 20 per cent • Final exam (May TBA) 20 per cent • Simulation (Friday) 40 per cent • Grades will be posted on Blackboard.

  9. The Basics IV • Attend and participate. Advice us before you are missing a lecture/section. • Do not hesitate to ask questions and come to office hours. • No make-up exams. • Come to class on time. • No talking and use of electronic devices. • Do not cheat on any of the exams or assignments. • Use the class web site every day.

  10. The simulation (Friday) • Formation of working groups • States, the UN Secretariat, NGOs • Topics • Composition of UN Security Council • Human rights • R2P (right to protect) • NGO participation • others

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