This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic world of international diplomacy from a comparative perspective. Students will have the opportunity to examine the role leadership plays in global diplomacy and discover the strategies and instruments countries use to carve their paths on the international stage. In addition, students will explore the influence of culture, national identity, and economic imperatives on foreign policy and learn how national security and human rights advocacy interact, as well as how cyber security, climate change, and non-state actors play a role in contemporary foreign policy formulations. This course concludes with a forward-looking examination of current and emerging challenges to the foreign policies of major powers, preparing students for the future of international politics.
- Teacher: Rui Saraiva
- Teacher: Amiru Shi