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Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS)

 

Crisis, Decline and Change in International Politics - Dr Ayse Zarakol
Many observers think that we are at a critical juncture in international politics but disagree as to the causes. Some argue that the main driver of change is a power transition between the US and China, others argue that the Liberal International Order is no longer sustainable, yet others point to larger changes, e.g. climatological, economic or demographic trends. In this class, students will read works (both classics and state-of-the-art) that deal with the grand themes of order, disorder and decline in International Relations (and cognate disciplines). This option is especially suitable for students who are interested in big picture approaches to world politics and history and/or for students who may continue onto a PhD program in IR.

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