A study of the formulation and execution of American foreign policy, including the examination of the instruments, procedures, and philosophies shaping the development of foreign policy.

Special topics will examine a political theme, issue or problem at an advanced undergraduate level. The subject matter examined will vary from year to year according to the availability of faculty and the interests of students. The course is designed especially for those whose interest in politics goes beyond the requirements of the liberal arts curriculum. (Class 3, Credit 3 (varies)

This course will provide an introduction to the dynamics of post war stabilization and reconstruction. It will address the complexities of the transformation from war to peace, including interdependent politics, security, legal and economic elements. Students will discuss these patterns in the cases in Eurasia, the Middle East and Africa. Students will learn about analysis, planning, operations, and reporting used in national and multilateral agencies.

This course will provide an introduction to the dynamics of stabilization & reconstruction, and will address the complexities of the transformation from war to peace where the political, security, rule of law and economic elements are complex and interdependent. Students will discuss these patterns in the cases in Eurasia, the Middle East and Africa. M.Sc students will practice the type of analysis, planning, operations, and reporting used in national and multilateral agencies.