Robert Darst, PhD

Helps students relate, organize, and analyze political events that occur on the international level. Students will learn how to think critically about international relations and its impact on lives and well-being in the present and future. The concept of power, the factors that shape the foreign policies of states, the politics of economic relations, the use of force, and a broad range of global issues are examined.

Examination of the politics of global climate change. Topics include the politics of climate science, the political psychology of climate concern, international climate change negotiations, climate change and violent conflict, and policies to mitigate and adapt to climate change at the local, national, and international levels.

Examination of the politics of global climate change. Topics include the politics of climate science, the political psychology of climate concern, international climate change negotiations, climate change and violent conflict, and policies to mitigate and adapt to climate change at the local, national, and international levels.

Examination of just war theory and efforts to codify and enforce limits on the use of force through international legal agreements and international organizations.

Examination of just war theory and efforts to codify and enforce limits on the use of force through international legal agreements and international organizations.

Available topics seminar in the field of International Relations. Repeatable with change in content.