A senior-level seminar that examines contemporary issues in Canadian foreign policy and analyzes the societal setting of foreign policy, the governmental decision-making process, the role of ideas and the impact of globalization on policy-making. This is done through a review of the major literature in the field and detailed discussion of several major case studies including: national defence and security, UN peacekeeping, human security, trade and investment, development assistance and regional, bilateral and multilateral relations.

Note: Open only to students in the Political Economy concentration or the Political Science minor.

Prerequisites: PSCI220 or Political Science 224 or Political Science 225 or Political Science 259 or PSCI260 or Political Science 261 and 2nd year standing required
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