PLTC213
Great Power Politics
Politics
BC
Subject code
PLTC
Course Number
213
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
J. Richter
Course Long Title
Great Power Politics
Description
Since the end of the cold war, the United States has been the preeminent power in international politics, with unrivaled military strength, the largest economy, and the greatest influence on global culture. Though the United States retains its advantage in each of these areas, many believe its relative strength has declined in recent years with the increasing economic might of the People's Republic of China and the growing assertiveness of the Russian Federation, challenging presumptions of globalization. This course considers whether earlier discussions of great power politics remain relevant to international politics today, focusing on the foreign policies of the United States, China, the Russian Federation, and the most influential voices of the European Union, France and Germany. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): PLTC 171, 122, 225, or 283.
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(PLTC: Security,Conflict,Coop)