Political Analysis: International Politics (GMA-D227)

Summer 2024 · GMA D227 · Tufts University · 1.5 credits · Undergraduate

Examines contemporary international politics. We study how different types of states—great powers, regional powers, and small states—attempt to adapt to the changing strategic environment of the twenty-first century. Guiding questions include: How do shifts in the international distribution of power create threats and opportunities for these states? How might domestic political dynamics of these states and the belief systems and perceptions of their leaders shape the types of foreign policies pursued, as well as states’ ability to efficiently adapt to changing international dynamics? Topics include: the new era of great power competition (the United States, China, and Russia), alliance dynamics, the future of international organizations, the intersection of energy and geopolitics, and the emergence of disruptive technologies.

Course codes: GMA-D227

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