Modern Theories of International Relations

Learning outcomes

In the end of this course, students will be able to: Describe similarities and differences between major International Relations theories; Explain major theories of international relations; Apply theoretical frameworks to understand contemporary international relations issues; analyze the behaviour of actors in international politics in light of International Relations theories.

Topics

1. Introduction to International Relations Theories
2. Realism (Classical)
3. Liberalism
4. Neorealism
5. Neoliberalism
6. Anarchy
7. Hegemony and International Institutions
8. Power, Alliance and Cooperation
9. Structuralism/Globalism
10. North-South, East-West
11. Constructivism
12. Norms and Identities in International Relations
13. Case Simulation 1: The Fourth Secret World War
14. Feminism
15. Rational Choice Theory
16. Game Theory
17. Domestic Politics
18. Case Simulation 2: Korean Crisis
19. Non-Western International Relations Theories
20. The Development of International Relations Studies in Indonesia: An Invitation.