This course introduces students to the evolving landscape of global politics. It explores how different forms of power shape the global order and influence everyday life. Students will examine how nation states, international organizations, multinational corporations, and non state actors compete and cooperate in an increasingly complex world. Through historical review and contemporary analysis, by integrating theory with case studies, the course helps students interpret global change and reflect on how shifts in power, values, and technology are redefining who runs the world in the twenty first century.

CILO-1: Analyze how historical events have shaped the modern international system. CILO-2: Apply major International Relations (IR) theories to analyze global events. CILO-3: Recognize the roles of various actors in IR, including states, International Organizations (IO), and non-state actors. CILO-4: Evaluate major IR topics like conflict and climate change and their impact on global politics. CILO-5: Evaluate and integrate evidence from primary and secondary sources to form evidence-based arguments. CILO-6: Articulate clear and informed perspectives on IR topics.