SPI 573 - Global Politics

Reviews conceptual/thematic issues of global politics, including globalization and technology, climate change, international organizations and NGOs, democracy and development, multinational corporations, demographics and resource competition and organized crime. Examines the interests, strategies, challenges and prospects of selected key states or regions. Students will analyze and evaluate trends and changes in global politics and develop an understanding of how and why leaders of key and emerging powers perceive their interests, threats and opportunities.

Prerequisites & Notes
SPIA student or permission.

Credits: 3