This course is intended to introduce students to the contemporary issues in the study of international relations that defines the future trends of world politics in 21st century. It may also cover relevant topics of international relations not covered by other courses in this stream. In addition, it provides an opportunity for teachers to introduce their own expertise and more recent research findings to students thus broadening their academic and intellectual horizon. Students are expected to do intensive pre-readings, presentations, in-class debate and discussions, and ultimately conduct their own research on specific topics.
This book suggests that when international trade expands, owners of locally abundant factors in each country assert themselves more, while owners of scarce factors become defensive. When trade declines, the reverse occurs. Under a conventional three-factor model (land, labor, and capital), the theory predicts one of three familiar kinds of cleavage: class (labor against land and capital), urban-rural (land against capital and labor), or the read-green coalition (land and labor against capital). Testing this hypothesis chiefly against the evidence of the last century and a half, but extending it also to the ancient world and the sixteenth century, Rogowski finds a surprising degree of confirmation and some intriguing exceptions.
In this book, Zakaria argues that the rest of the world has risen in the fields of economy, industry, and culture, etc., by virtue of the actions that the United States spread liberal democracy across the world. He tries to explain this new world, examine factors to that led to current power balance, and describe its challenges and opportunities. Case studies focus on China and India. Zakaria also make comparisons in the historical context to examine American use of power. In the end, he strives to find ways to maintain the economic vitality and global influence of the United States.
This third edition introduces all the major theories of International Relations and draws on case studies to show how theory can help explain the dynamics of world politics. This book sheds light on both traditional questions concerning the causes of war and wider emerging questions in world politics. It includes eight chapters on distinct theories of international relations, and they are international relations and social science, normative international relations theory, classical realism, structural realism, liberalism, neoliberalism, the English School, Marxism, Critical Theory, constructivism, feminism, and poststructuralism.
Offering unrivaled coverage of classical theories, contemporary approaches, and current issues, this book provides a uniquely accessible and engaging introduction to the subject of International Relations. This eighth edition changes to a new, three-part structure. Part One emphasizes the practical reality of international relations in everyday life and how to connect this reality with the academic study of the subject. Part Two guides the reader through the essential theories in the field, including Realism, Liberalism, Social Constructivism, Postcolonialism, and Feminism, among others. Part Three builds on this foundation by exploring how we can understand current issues such as climate change and terrorism through the lens of International Relations theory.
This book shows how the global resurgence of religion confronts International Relations theory with a theoretical challenge comparable to that raised by the end of the Cold War or the emergence of globalization. Part One focuses on the implications for International Relations as a discipline in engaging seriously with religion and articulates what we call a “disciplinary” argument. Part Two tries to shed light on the complex relationship between religion, war, and security. Part Three proposes that theoretical and political debates concerning the possibility of a new global ethos cannot be adequate if they lack a thick engagement with worldwide religious traditions.
This book explores the security cooperation and regional approaches to these non-traditional security issues in the hope of building a peaceful environment and maintaining international and regional security and order in the South China Sea region. Part One is an introductory chapter. Part Two provides a general setting for regional cooperation in dealing with non-traditional security issues. Part Three focuses on regional approaches to the non-traditional security issues. Part Four specifically addresses the lingering issue of piracy and maritime crimes. Part Five concerns environmental security in the South China Sea.
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