Political map of the world. (Image courtesy of the CIA World Fact Book.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Nazli Choucri
MIT Course Number
17.420
As Taught In
Spring 2003
Level
Graduate
Translated Versions
Course Description
Course Description
This course offers a critical analysis of contending theories of international relations. Focus is on alternative theoretical assumptions, different analytical structures, and a common core of concepts and content. It also focuses on a comparative analysis of realism(s), liberalism(s), institutionalism(s), and new emergent theories. It also presents a discussion of connections between theories of international relations and major changes in international relations.