PO 6450 - International Organizations

This course looks at the role international organizations play in the international system. The emphasis is on the development of international organizations and their proliferation. Entities such as the United Nations and the European Union are included along with other regional organizations political and security organizations as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and private volunteer organizations (PVOs). The course also examines human rights issues and the increasing demand for human security at the expense of national sovereignty. (4 credits)