PSCI 240: Introduction to International Relations (Updated Series) - Thinking About IR: Foundational Concepts in International Relations
Mastering Global Dynamics: Dive into the Complex World of International Relations—Power, Sovereignty, Cooperation, and Conflict Explained!
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What you'll learn
Understand the foundational concepts and theories of international relations.
Analyze how sovereignty, power dynamics, and state interactions shape global politics.
Explore the impact of nationalism, colonialism, and capitalism on modern state systems.
Evaluate the roles of non-state actors, international organizations, and trade in global governance.
This course includes
21.5 hours of video
Certificate of completion
Access on mobile and TV
Summary
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Why does Europe sit at the center of most world maps? Why does Greenland look as big as Africa, when in reality, it's much smaller? In this video, we explore how the way we see the world--through maps, borders, and even satellite images--shapes how we think about power, conflict, and cooperation on a global scale. From colonial-era cartography to the orbital perspective of astronauts, this video challenges our assumptions and asks: What if the world doesn't look the way we thought it did?
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