Minor in Security Studies - Theories of International Relations I: Security Studies POLI 4521   Theories of International Relations I: Security Studies
CREDIT HOURS: 3
4521 and 4522 are independent courses that are conceptually closely related. This relationship is partially based on the more general division within IR between “Security Studies” and International Political Economy (IPE). POLI 4521 sets things up by reviewing the broadest theoretical debates within the field, with an emphasis on questions of power and order, and looks at theoretical work which focuses on political/military issues like deterrence, balancing, and the meaning of “national security.” POLI 4522 begins with theoretical debates over cooperation and institutions, and is empirically anchored in various aspects of IPE, including trade, finance, and development.
FORMAT: Seminar
PREREQUISITES: Permission of the instructor.
CROSS-LISTING: POLI 5421.03
EXCLUSIONS: POLI 4520.06