POLS 329 - Guns, Money, and Influence in World Politics

Power is one of the most fundamental concepts in International Relations, as well as one of the most troublesome. In introducing students to several understandings and definitions of power, this course suggests that power manifests itself not just in times of war and violent conflict, but in a variety of activities that often appear, at first glance, entirely peaceable and even cooperative. Through course readings, discussions, and assignments, students will explore the multifarious ways in which power is exercised in the international sphere, and what methods and strategies international actors use (or could use) to resist it.

Credits 1

Area
Social Sciences

Division
Social Sciences

Compass Attributes
Global Honors, Social Science