PLSC 140Contemporary Controversies in International Relations

3 credits · Political Science · Penn State

An overview of contemporary topics in international relations. PLSC 140 Contemporary Controversies in International Relations (3) (GS) PLSC 140 investigates changes in the international system by focusing on critical ongoing situations. After a brief introduction to key theories international relations, including the concept of one state as a dominant or hegemonic power, we will cover a range of related topics such as drug trafficking, international terrorism, international trade, nuclear weapons proliferation and the role of international organizations such as the United Nations and MF and World Bank.