The emergence of environmental issues in contemporary international relations, especially since the 1970s, has challenged students of International Relations to develop adequate theoretical explanations for the changing global political order. A key question to be explored in this class is: What is meant by environmental change as a phenomenon of

Almost everyone knows what must be done to ensure a democratic nation, a war-free world, a global temperature rise below 1.5°C, eradication of corruption, a halt to pollution, an end to sexual violence, averting flooding, ensuring classes start on time, and so on. The question is, why can’t we solve

This class introduces students to the theories, concepts, and issues of contemporary international security. It is problem-solving oriented and emphasizes the development of analytical skills and creativity in assessing and formulating security policies.