POS 205: Introduction to International Relations (IRs)

Meaning of International Relations 

Nature of International Relations 

Scope of International Relations 

Origin and Development of International Relations 

Approaches to the Study of International Relations 

International Relations and International Politics 

International Relations and International Law 

Sources of International Law 

The Legality of International Law 

International Relations and International Society 

Ideology and International Politics 

The International System: The Arena of Interaction 

Classification of Non-State Actors

The Structure of the International System 

The Contemporary International System

The Forms of Interaction 

Indices of Power 

Origins and Development of Diplomacy 

Types of Diplomacy

International Regimes 

Origin and Importance of the Theoretical Study of International Relations 

Theoretical Approaches 

Definition of Foreign Policy 

The Nature of Foreign Policy 

The Sources of Objectives, Decisions, and Actions 

The Impact of Interdependence on Foreign Policy 

Foreign Policy Objectives 

The Sources of Foreign Policy Objectives 

Limitations on the Formulation of Foreign Policy

American Foreign Policy 

The United States Decision to Intervene in Korea 

The United States Decision to Intervene in Kuwait 

United States’ Reasons for Intervention

The Road to War: Desert Shield and Desert Storm

Sovereignty, Independence and Territoriality 

Balance of Power 

National Interest 

Types of National Interest