Science, Technology and International Politics

4 credits · Undergraduate

From AI governance to climate negotiations to technological competition between major powers, science and technology are reshaping international politics. This course examines how technological change influences cooperation, conflict, and power in the global system. By the end of the semester, you will be able to analyze real-world technology policy debates, understand the political mechanisms behind them, and design realistic governance solutions in a world defined by rapid technological change. Throughout the course, we draw on core theories from International Relations to understand how states and international institutions respond to technological change.