152026200 ADVANCED STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ( 3 Crd.Hrs )

This course aims to introduce the students of the program to the most important current issues related to international policy and international relations, including the historical development of the concept of ??international relations since the beginning of the twentieth century. The course also sheds light on the international system and the balance of power, as well as the theoretical and conceptual frameworks and equations of war, peace, conflict and cooperation. Thestudents ’writings and research will emphasize on the changes, developments and updates that have taken place in the Arab region in light of the waves of the Arab Spring and the fragmentation that was caused by these developments. By the end of this course, students will be able to develop critical professional perspectives capable of developing insights and models to understand the current and contemporary developments plaguing the world.