This course explores issues and debates in contemporary international politics. It introduces students to some fundamental concepts and ideas of international politics, including the nation state, sovereignty, diplomacy and international law. The course also examines key theoretical approaches to studying international politics and how these may help explain some contemporary global problems and processes - namely conflict, cooperation and globalisation. Issues examined in this course include terrorism, humanitarian intervention and nuclear proliferation.
- Lecturer: Nicholas Halter
- Lecturer: Digby Race
- Lecturer: Sandra Tarte