International and Global Studies Global Governance - Brandeis University

International and Global Studies Global Governance from Brandeis University is a Campus Bachelor International studies degree that prepares you for a Science career. Throughout most of modern history matters of international importance have been addressed either politically through bilateral or multilateral dealings between states or, failing that, through the threat or conduct of armed conflict. The analysis of international relations has accordingly been based on an international state system and the assumption that sovereign states are the actors that count most. While nation-states remain important actors, they now face significant challenges--not only to their sovereignty and power, but also to their capacity to cope with transnational problems, whether through cooperation or conflict. This specialization will explore, from a broad global and historical perspective, these challenges and modern attempts to deal with them. Have established institutions--international organizations like the UN, World Bank, IMF and WTO--proven adequate to new tasks of global governance? What are the roles of strong regional groupings like the European Union and NAFTA? What has been the impact of new non-state actors like multinational corporations, NGOs, and transnational interest groups? Is there an emerging global civil society and a global polity composed of non-traditional groups and parties? In the realm of conflict, how can the international community deal with "outlaw" states that refuse to recognize rules and can, given the proliferation of deadly military technologies, threaten catastrophic actions? What are the responsibilities of successful states and other actors in coping with the problems caused by failed states? How can countries, individually and collectively, combat transnational terrorism? How can the international community confront new criminality--drugs, money laundering, traffic in human beings--that recognizes no borders? * Special Requirements: Introduction to International Political Economy is offered as a suggested foundational course to students in the Global Governance track. View more details on Brandeis University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related International studies courses.