Introduction To International Relations Foreign Policy

AY2024/2025 Semester 1

This compulsory PPGA course will provide you with the core concepts and issues of international relations. It examines international history, causes of war and peace, international political economy, international rules and norms, and foreign policy making. In addition, the course will inform you of contemporary and future problems in the international system, including territorial disputes, the trading system, development and human security. The course aims to develop your knowledge and ability to evaluate contemporary international issues, which is critically important for future PPGA (including political science/international relations) courses.