The Practice Of International Relations

AY2019/2020 Special Term

This course introduces you to foreign affairs through a series of simulations, discussions where you will become acquainted with the practice of statecraft and diplomacy on a practical level. From the perspective of policymakers, we will tackle several of the most pressing issues in contemporary international security, ranging from traditional security issues like inter-state and civil war, nuclear proliferation, and the rise of great powers to more non-traditional, newer issues like terrorism, climate change, and 'human security.' You will explore the intricacies, challenges, and possibilities of diplomacy during international crises through an active learning approach using simulations.