Introduction to International Relations

Svetoslav Derderyan, PhD.

Course Description:

This course explores the fundamental concepts, theories, practices, and problems of international politics, such as anarchy, power, security, the nature of international economics, and origins and roles of international organization and law. Upon completing this course, students will be familiar with the major theories of international politics and be able to understand fundamentals of key international issues relating to international security, economic relations, and organizations.

Cartoon drawing showing three characters standing on their global regions holding flags. One is the flag of China held by a panda bear; one is a flag of the European Union held by a large brown bear; and one is the USA flag held by Uncle Sam.