This seminar course investigates the most urgent topics in the field of International Security, including American hegemonic decline, rising Chinese power, Russian military actions in Eastern Europe, great power competition, proxy wars, and international interventions. The readings for this course are drawn from the leading journals in International Relations, which have been published within the past five years. The major assignment for this course is the production of an original research paper on any topic in international security, which would meet the standard of publication in a reputable student journal.

Area of Focus: International Relations