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PLTC213

Great Power Politics

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)