This course focuses on international organizations (IOs) and the role that they play in the international system. We consider the relationship between key theoretical perspectives and IOs, as well as how international organizations operate across a variety of issue areas from security and trade to human rights and development. We also cover a variety of truly global IOs, such as the United Nations, as well as IOs with a more regional focus such as the European Union. Counts as an advanced course in international relations. This course will be taught fall semester, 2011-2012.
Prerequisite: Political Science 242 or permission of the instructor
