Teaching & Leadership

Teaching & Leadership

Master of Arts in Global Policy:

International Politics

This course presents theoretical and practical frameworks for understanding international politics and the policy decisions that shape global outcomes. It considers major international trends, such as the rise and fall of great powers, cooperation and conflict between states, and the influence of non-state actors on security, economics, and politics. With an emphasis on contemporary world affairs, it also explores the institutions, interests, ideas, and personalities behind international events.

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Global Policy Residency

This course consists of three interrelated components that provide the thematic background and tools to successfully complete the Global Policy Residency. The first component includes thematic sessions on this year’s country of focus: Georgia. Experts from both the policy and academic communities will discuss Georgia’s history, politics, economics, regional security environment, and bilateral relations with the United States. The second component will provide students with practical tools to improve the quality of their research. This component includes sessions on intercultural communications, briefing/presentation skills, and research methods. The third component consists of individual and small group research.

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International Policy Residency

In this three-day residency students work in teams to research, write, and brief policy memos. The topics were suggested by experts with past experience in the U.S. State Department Office of Policy Planning.

International Policy Residency Schedule