Spring 2009

REE 335 • Force and Politics-W

Course Description

This course will explore international conflict, international political economy, the relations between domestic and international politics, and formal theories of foreign policy and international politics. In his most recent research he has used the theory of games to investigate various problems in the theory of international politics, including international cooperation, the balance of power, deterrence, crisis bargaining, the causes of war, and the use of economic sanctions. Contains a substantial writing component and fulfills part of the basic education requirement in writing. Course number may be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Fulfills the basic Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies requirement in History, Economics, and Government.

Texts

Allison & Zelikow, Essence of Decision

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