POLS 4800 - International Law and Organizations 3 s.h.

Explores the role of intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, international law, and states in a globalizing world, focusing primarily on the political and economic aspects of integration. It examines explanations for why and when states cooperate and the ways in which these laws and organizations shape the international system. It then explores the role these rules and actors play in war and peace, human rights, environment, and development. Students will write and present a substantive research paper. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): JrS.