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POL351 War and Peace After the Cold War

• Department Political Science
• Level Upper
• Format Online
• Credits 3

Description

This course analyzes key actors and trends in international relations since the end of the Cold War in 1989-1991. The course explores how cooperation accompanying the end of the Cold War faded into an Age of Terror and great power rivalry. Students look at conflict and cooperation throughout the post-Cold War period, and use the leading international relations theories to evaluate important events, including: the end of the Cold War; the Balkans Wars; the rise of the interdependent global economy; Islamic Fundamentalism and the War on Terror; Russia-China-US competition emerging since 2008; and, the fate of American dominance of world politics. The course ends with the contemporary debate over America s role as global leader amidst challenges from ascending states like China and non-state threats from terrorist groups and global health and climate dilemmas.

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Prerequisites

This course does not require any prerequisites.

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)

To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.

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