POL 312 - Great Power Politics

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This course explores the re-emergence of geopolitics and great power competition in the era of interdependence and the crisis of global governance. Students will draw from the lessons of great power conflict and cooperation, analyze the changing nature of power, and determine major factors that contribute to the return of great power rivalry as the post-Cold War liberal world order crumbles. Special focus is put on America’s changing global standing and US-China relations. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education requirement.

(Cr: 3)