Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Course Overview
  • 2

    Theories of International Relations

    • The Cold War

    • Analytical Frameworks

    • Polarity and Hegemony

    • Realism, Liberalism, and Constructivism

    • Activity: The Cold War and Levels of Analysis

    • Activity Sample: The Cold War and Levels of Analysis
  • 3

    The Prisoner's Dilemma and International Cooperation

    • Introduction to Game Theory

    • The Prisoner's Dilemma

    • International Cooperation in the Face of the Prisoner's Dilemma

    • The Collective Action Problem

    • Quiz: Theories of International Relations
  • 4

    The Chicken Game and International Conflict

    • The Stag Hunt

    • The Chicken Game

    • Resolve and the Security Dilemma

    • Activity: Applying Theories of International Relations