Individuals & Diplomacy in International Politics

4 Credits

This seminar examines the role of individuals—including diplomats, bureaucrats, heads of state, and organizational leaders—in shaping international cooperation and global governance. The course explores how diplomacy, leadership, power, and bureaucratic politics affect negotiations, agenda-setting, and institutional effectiveness. Themes include the intersection of individual agency with institutional frameworks, the impact of leadership in multilateral diplomacy, and the ways in which influential figures contribute to both conflict resolution and international collaboration Consent of department required. Prerequisites: IR 010 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, W