Classes

Gov 2761: International Organization

Semester: 

Fall

Offered: 

2023

The number and scope of international organizations continues to expand so that there are few areas of international politics that are not regulated in some way by an international institution, whether informal norms or a formal organization. Why do states establish institutions and what determines their design and evolution? Do these institutions merely reflect underlying power and interests? These are some of the questions we will be asking in this course. It is an advanced research seminar that will introduce theories of international institutions, evaluate...

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Gen Ed 1119: Law, Politics, and Trade Policy: Lessons from East Asia

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2022

How do states balance the challenges and opportunities of international markets? Importing ideas and resources while exporting manufactured goods underlies the East Asian growth miracle but also builds conflict with other governments. This course examines the transformative role of trade policy for Japan, Korea, and China. From the “unequal treaties” of the nineteenth century to the World Trade Organization today, trade law binds the interactions between East Asia and the world. Japan grew from an isolated samurai nation to a leading economic power but now confronts stagnating...

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Gov 94CD: Global Governance and the Role of International Organizations

Semester: 

Fall

Offered: 

2021
 

This seminar examines the role of international organizations as a tool to manage global problems. We will review international relations theories that account for why states establish institutions and assess the effectiveness of specific organizations to improve policy outcomes as well as explore their legitimacy within society.  In light of the backlash against these institutions that can be seen in the Brexit vote and U.S. rejection of new international trade agreements, what is their role going forward? The scope of organizations that we examine will range...

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Gov 2761: International Organization

Semester: 

Fall

Offered: 

2021
The number and scope of international organizations continues to expand so that there are few areas of international politics that are not regulated in some way by an international institution, whether informal norms or a formal organization. Why do states establish institutions and what determines their design and evolution?  Do these institutions merely reflect underlying power and interests? These are some of the questions we will be asking in this course. It is an advanced research seminar that will introduce theories of international institutions, evaluate critical perspectives, and... Read more about Gov 2761: International Organization

Gov 3005: International Relations Research Workshop

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2019

Research workshop for advanced graduate students working on dissertation proposals in international relations. Part two of a two part series; students must complete both terms of this course (parts A and B) within the same academic year in order to receive credit.