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Archived Course List

Fall 2024

Foundation Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 6525: Comp Politics of Middle East

Asian Studies

ASST 4044: The Pacific: Past, Present, and Future
ASST 5062: Indo-Pacific Economic Diplomacy
ASST 5110: International Political Economy of Asia
ASST 6680: Theory and Policy in Asia

German and European Studies

GEST 4441: Populism & Democracy in Europe
GEST 5001: Modern German and European History
GEST 5002: The European Union

Government

GOVT 5619: Applied Negotiations
GOVT 5680: Conflict Resolution Theory
GOVT 5699: Peace Process and Post-Conflict in Latin America
GOVT 8600: Fundamentals of International Relations

Global Human Development

GHDP 5001: Economics of Development and Growth
GHDP 5002: Political Economy of International Development

International Affairs

INAF 4050: Negotiation, Mediation, & Political Persuasion

International Migration

ISIM 6698: Introduction to Humanitarian Crises

Latin American Studies

LASP 7501: Latin America Origins and Transformations
LASP 7503: States and Societies of Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 5001: International Relations Theory & Practice
MSFS 6140: Comparative Regional Economic Development
MSFS 6385: Intelligence & National Security
MSFS 7310: Diplomatic/Military Statecraft

Russian and Eastern European Studies

REES 5500: Introduction to Area Studies

Security Studies

SEST 5000: Theory & Practice of Security
SEST 5001: Strategy, Policy, and Military Operations
SEST 5100: US National Security Policy
SEST 5300: International Security
SEST 6519: Domestic Intelligence & Homeland Security

Elective Courses

African Studies

AFSP 4449: China’s Evolving Role in Africa
AFSP 4489: U.S. Policy in Africa

Asian Studies

ASST 4078: ASEAN: Program, Problems, and Promises
ASST 5020: Growth of Chinese Military Power
ASST 5051: Conflict and Order in SE Asia
ASST 7020: Fundamental Dynamics of the US-China Relationship
ASST 7030: Will China Dominate Asia

German and European Studies

GEST 5402: Gender and Migration in Europe

Global Human Development

GHDP 5004: Strategy, Design, & Implementation
GHDP 5014: Ethical Leadership in Development
GHDP 6022: Humanitarian Action in Practice
GHDP 6036: Climate Change and Development
GHDP 6058: Social Finance & Global Development

Government

GOVT 4444: Globalization & Autocracy
GOVT 5454: International Electoral Policy & Practice
GOVT 5468: Security Issues in South Asia
GOVT 5662: Conflict and Democracy
GOVT 5669: Gender, Internal Security, & Development
GOVT 5673: Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
GOVT 5681: Introduction to Conflict Resolution Skills

International Affairs

INAF 6887: Refugee Law and Policy

International Migration

ISIM 5572: Migration in the Americas
ISIM 4455: Immigrants, Refugees, & State

Latin American Studies

LASP 5302: Energy Security: Western Hemisphere
LASP 6402: International Organizations in Latin America
LASP 6302: Peace Process and Post-Conflict in Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 5002: Globalization: Intersocietal Relations
MSFS 5600: Gender, International Security, & Development
MSFS 6250: International Trade and Economic Diplomacy
MSFS 6370: Nuclear Weapons & International/Regional Security
MSFS 6570: China: Science, Innovation, & National Power
MSFS 7371: Scenarios and Strategy
MSFS 7610: Gender & Security Toolbox

Russian and Eastern European Studies

REES 5007: A New Geopolitical Europe
REES 5536: US-Russia Foreign Policies

Security Studies

SEST 5001: Strategy, Policy, & Military Operations
SEST 5460: Terrorism and Counterrorism
SEST 6513: Russian Intel/Info Operations
SEST 6565: Environmental Security
SEST 6573: Security Issues in South Asia
SEST 6583: China and its Military
SEST 6639: (En)Gendered Security

Turkish Studies

TKST 4465: Government and Politics of Turkey

Spring 2024

Foundation Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 5501: Studying the Arab World
ARST 6519: International Relations in the Middle East
ARST 6564: Political Economy: Middle East

Asian Studies

ASST 4044: The Pacific: Past, Present, Future

Government

GOVT 4456: Latin American Government and Politics
GOVT 4460: Ethical Issues of International Relation
GOVT 5669: Gender, International Security, & Development

Global Human Development

GHDP 5012/5013: Economics of Development: Poverty Alleviation I and II

International Affairs

INAF 3362: History’s Influence on Foreign Affairs
INAF 4750: Statecraft and Negotiation

International Migration

ISIM 6698: Intro to Humanitarian Crises

Latin American Studies

LASP 7481: US – Latin American Relations
LASP 7504: Political Economy of Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 5300: Practice of Policy Tradecraft
MSFS 6330: International Mediation: Strategy/Methods
MSFS 6363: US Refugee Policy: Facts and Myths

Security Studies

SEST 5000: Theory & Practice of Security
SEST 5001: Strategy/Policy/Military Ops
SEST 5100: US National Security Policy
SEST 5210: Theory & Practice of Intelligence

Elective Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 5501: Studying the Arab World
ARST 6519: International Relations in the Middle East
ARST 6564: Political Economy: Middle East

Asian Studies

ASST 4044: The Pacific: Past, Present, Future
ASST 4051: Post-1979 Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran
ASST 5058: Int’l History of Divided Korea
ASST 5061: Chinese Approach: Science, State, Strategy

African Studies

AFSP 4425: Terrorism & Insurgency in Africa

Global Human Development

GHDP 5012/5013: Economics of Development: Poverty Alleviation I and II
GDHP 6025: Applied Econometrics Workshop
GDHP 6030: Government in Development: Thinking Strategy

Government

GOVT 4450: Politics: East Central Europe
GOVT 4456: Latin American Government and Politics
GOVT 4460: Ethical Issues of International Relation
GOVT 5435: Politics of Human Rights: Latin America in Comparative Perspective
GOVT 5516: The Future of Russia
GOVT 5669: Gender, International Security, & Development
GOVT 6233: Women and Leadership

International Affairs

INAF 3362: History’s Influence on Foreign Affairs
INAF 4750: Statecraft and Negotiation
INAF 7818: Immigration Law & Policy

International Migration

ISIM 3379: Refugees & Humanitarian Crises
ISIM 4455: Immigrants, Refugees, and State
ISIM 6698: Intro to Humanitarian Crises

Latin American Studies

LASP 4821: Brazil, Development, and Complexity
LASP 7481: US – Latin American Relations
LASP 7502: Culture & Power in Latin America
LASP 7504: Political Economy of Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 5300: Practice of Policy Tradecraft
MSFS 6100: Economic Development Theory, Evidence, & Policy
MSFS 6120: Trade Law & Policy Practicum
MSFS 6305: Global Governance and Rivalry
MSFS 6330: International Mediation: Strategy/Methods
MSFS 6335: Identity & Conflict
MSFS 6350: Global Institutions: UN & Beyond
MSFS 6363: US Refugee Policy: Facts and Myths
MSFS 6385: Intelligence & National Security
MSFS 7110: Economic Growth & Crisis
MSFS 7210: Global Government Relations
MSFS 7520: Data and Diplomacy

Security Studies

SEST 5000: Theory & Practice of Security
SEST 5001: Strategy/Policy/Military Ops
SEST 5100: US National Security Policy
SEST 5210: Theory & Practice of Intelligence
SEST 5370: Ethnic Conflict & Civil War
SEST 5460: Terrorism/Counterterrorism
SEST 6512: Congress & US National Security Policy
SEST 6525: SE Asian Security
SEST 6536: The UN, the US, & Peacekeeping
SEST 6579: Warfare in the Middle East
SEST 6580: Stability Challenges: S/SE Asia
SEST 6594: Energy and Security
SEST 6606: National Security Law
SEST 6677: Russian National Security

Turkish Studies

TKST 4452: Turkish Foreign Policy

Fall 2023

Foundation Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 5487: US Foreign Policy in the Middle East
ARST 6519: International Relations in the Middle East
ARST 6525: Comp Politics of Middle East
ARST 5501: Intro to the Study of Arab World

Asian Studies

ASST 4044: The Pacific: Past, Present, and Future
ASST 5110: International Political Economy of Asia
ASST 6680: Theory and Policy in Asia
ASST 5062: Indo-Pacific Economic Diplomacy

German and European Studies

GEST 5001: Modern German and European History
GEST 5003: European Economy
GEST 4441: Populism & Democracy in Europe
GEST 5002: Politics in Europe & European Union

Global Human Development

GHDP 5001: Economics of Development and Growth
GHDP 5002: Political Economy of International Development

Government

GOVT 5619: Applied Negotiations
GOVT 5680: Conflict Resolution Theory
GOVT 5699: Peace Process and Post-Conflict in Latin America
GOVT 8600: Fundamentals of International Relations

International Affairs

AFSP 3357: African Politics and Governments
AFST 6698: Introduction to Humanitarian Crises
INAF 3380: Negotiation, Mediation, & Political Persuasion

Latin American Studies

LASP 7501: Latin America Origins and Transformations
LASP 7503: States and Societies of Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 5001: International Relations Theory & Practice
MSFS 6385: Intelligence & National Security
MSFS 6140: Comparative Regional Economic Development
MSFS 7310: Diplomatic/Military Statecraft
MSFS 6311: Diplomatic Negotiation
MSFS 5550: Transnational Security

Russian and Eastern European Studies

REES 5500: Introduction to Area Studies

Security Studies

SEST 5000: Theory & Practice of Security
SEST-5001: Grand Strategy and Military Operations
SEST 5100: US National Security Policy
SEST 6519: Domestic Intelligence & Homeland Security
SEST 5330: International Security
SEST 6594: Energy and Security
SEST 6677: Russian National Security
SEST 6693: Domestic Terrorism

Elective Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 5661: Politics of North Africa
ARST 6519: International Relations in the Middle East

Asian Studies

ASST 5020: Growth of Chinese Military Power
ASST 5059: The Law of the Sea and Political Security in East Asia
ASST 7020: Fundamental Dynamics of the US-China Relationship
ASST 7030: Will China Dominate Asia
ASST 4078: ASEAN: Program, Problems, and Promises

Global Human Development

GHDP 5004: Strategy, Design, & Implementation
GHDP 6036: Climate Change and Development
GHDP 6058: Social Finance & Global Development
GHDP 6070: Post-Conflict Development
GHDP 5014: Ethical Leadership in Development
GHDP 6022: Humanitarian Action in Practice

Government

GOVT 2611: Global Politics of Energy and Climate
GOVT 4444: Globalization & Autocracy
GOVT 5609: Human Security
GOVT 5454: International Electoral Policy & Practice
GOVT 5662: Conflict and Democracy
GOVT 5468: Security Issues in South Asia
GOVT 5669: Gender, Internal Security, & Development
GOVT 5673: Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
GOVT 5681: Introduction to Conflict Resolution Skills
GOVT 5687: Transitional Justice
GOVT 8607: Sources of Nationalism

International Affairs

AFSP 3357: African Politics and Governments
AFST 4449: China’s Evolving Role in Africa
AFST 4489: U.S. Policy in Africa
ANZP 3360: Smaller States and Peacemaking
ANZP 3367: Trade in Asia Pacific
CMCU 4407: Islam, Democracy, and Global Terrorism
GEST 5402: Gender and Migration in Europe
INAF 3363: Practicing Diplomacy Abroad
INAF 3395: Political Economy of Development in Africa
INAF 4431: South Asia Issues of War and Peace
INAF 6887: Refugee Law and Policy
ISIM 3355: Immigrants, Refugees, & State
LASP 6401: Migration in the Americas
TKST 4465: Government and Politics of Turkey
ASST 5051: Conflict & Order in SE Asia
IPOL 4482: Pol & Soc in Modern South Asia

Latin American Studies

LASP 5302: Energy Security: Western Hemisphere
LASP 6401: Migration in the Americas
LASP 6402: International Organizations in Latin America
LASP 6403: Peace Process and Post-Conflict in Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 5002: Globalization: Intersocietal Relations
MSFS 6250: International Trade and Economic Diplomacy
MSFS 6370: Nuclear Weapons & International/Regional Security
MSFS 6570: China: Science, Innovation, & National Power
MSFS 7350: International Law
MSFS 7610: Gender & Security Toolbox
MSFS 5600: Gender, International Security, & Development

Russian and East European Studies

REES 5007: A New Geopolitical Europe
REES 5536: US-Russia Foreign Policies

Security Studies

SEST 5001: Strategy, Policy, & Military Operations
SEST 5460: Terrorism and Counterrorism
SEST 6565: Environmental Security
SEST 6573: Security Issues in South Asia
SEST 6583: China and its Military
SEST 6591: Political Economy: Contemporary Conflict
SEST 6639: (En)Gendered Security
SEST 6652: Iran’s National Security Policy
SEST 6513: Russian Intel/Info Operations
SEST 6510: TransNat’l Institutions in Africa

Spring 2023

 

Foundation Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 501: Intro to Study of Arab World
ARST 564: Political Economy: Middle East
ARST 619: International Relations in the Middle East

Asian Studies

ASST 444: The Pacific: Past, Present, Future

Global Human Development

GHDP 512: Econ of Development: Poverty Alleviation I

Government

GOVT 4456: Latin American Government & Politics
GOVT 4660: Ethical Issues International Relations
GOVT 5669: Gender, International Security, & Development
GOVT 6403: Chinese Politics in Comp Perspective

International Affairs

INAF 362: History’s Influence on Foreign Affairs
INAF 444: Statecraft and Negotiation
INAF 453: American National Security Toolbox
INAF 698: Intro to Humanitarian Crises
Latin American Studies
LASP 546: US – Latin American Relations
LASP 575: Political Economy of Development: Latin America
Master of Science in Foreign Service
MSFS 526: International Mediation: Strategy/Methods
MSFS 570: Practice of Policy Tradecraft
Security Studies
SEST 500: Theory & Practice of Security
SEST 501: Strategy/Policy/Military Ops
SEST 510: US National Security Policy
SEST 521: Theory & Practice of Intelligence
SEST 530: International Security
SEST 623: Great Power Competition in Latin America

Elective Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 467: Palestinian Politics
ARST 573: Comp Arab Civil-Military Relation

Asian Studies

ASST 558: Int’l History of Divided Korea
ASST 561: Chinese Approach: Science, State, Strategy
ASST 701: Chinese Foreign Policy
ASST 705: Chinese Politics in Comp Persp

Global Human Development

GDHP 625: Applied Econometrics Workshop
GDHP 630: Government in Development: Thinking Strategy

Government

GOVT 4453: Civil War in Developing Countries
GOVT 4450: Politics: East Central Europe
GOVT 5516: The Future of Russia
GOVT 5618: Peace Agreements
GOVT 5669: Gender, International Security, & Development
GOVT 6233: Women and Leadership

International Affairs

INAF 351: Post-1979 Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran
INAF 355: Immigrants, Refugees, and State
INAF 379: Refugees & Humanitarian Crises
INAF 383: Applied Econometrics for Diplomats
INAF 421: New Dir: Chinese Foreign Policy
INAF 425: Terrorism & Insurgency in Africa
INAF 452: Turkish Foreign Policy
INAF 718: Immigration Law & Policy

Latin American Studies

LASP 502: Culture & Power in Latin America
LASP 492: Development & Brazilian Experience
LASP 640: Pol in Human Rights: LA in Comparative Perspective

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 501: Principled Leadership
MSFS 513: Economic Development Theory, Evidence, & Policy
MSFS 524: China: Security & Competition
MSFS 534: Global Institutions: UN & Beyond
MSFS 582: Identity & Conflict
MSFS 585: Trade Law & Policy Practicum
MSFS 605: Intelligence & National Security
MSFS 680: Economic Growth & Crisis
MSFS 705: Data and Diplomacy
MSFS 752: Global Government Relations

Russian and East European Studies

REES 530: The Future of Russia

Security Studies

SEST 512: Congress & US National Security Policy
SEST 520: Counterinsurgency
SEST 525: SE Asian Security
SEST 536: The UN, the US, & Peacekeeping
SEST 537: Ethnic Conflict & Civil War
SEST 546: Terrorism/Counterterrorism
SEST 579: Warfare in the Middle East
SEST 580: Stability Challenges: S/SE Asia
SEST 594: Energy and Security
SEST 606: National Security Law
SEST 652: Iran’s National Security Policy
SEST 677: Russian National Security
SEST 722: Arctic Security

Fall 2022

 

Foundation Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 500: Twentieth Century History of the Middle East
ARST 587: US Foreign Policy in the Middle East
ARST 619: International Relations in the Middle East
ARST 640: Development in Arab World

Asian Studies

ASST 444: The Pacific: Past, Present, and Future
ASST 511: International Political Economy of Asia
ASST 562: Asia-Pacific Economic Policy
ASST 668: Theory and Policy in Asia

German and European Studies

GEST 541: Modern German and European History
GEST 547: European Economy
GEST 590: European Union

Global Human Development

GHDP 501: Economics of Development and Growth
GHDP 502: Political Economy of International Development

Government

GOVT 4420: Comparative Politics of the Middle East
GOVT 5619: Applied Negotiations
GOVT 5680: Conflict Resolution Theory
GOVT 5694: Africa Conflict Management Challenges
GOVT 5699: Peace Process and Post-Conflict in Latin America
GOVT 8600: Fundamentals of International Relations

International Affairs

INAF 357: African Politics and Governments
INAF 380: Negotiation, Mediation, & Political Persuasion
INAF 441: Populism & Democracy in Europe
INAF 698: Introduction to Humanitarian Crises

Latin American Studies

LASP 501: Latin America Origins and Transformations
LASP 503: States and Societies of Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 510: International Relations Theory & Practice
MSFS 605: Intelligence & National Security
MSFS 613: Comparative Regional Economic Development
MSFS 616: Diplomatic and Military Statecraft
MSFS 623: International Negotiation

Russian and East European Studies

REES 500: Introduction to Area Studies

Security Studies

SEST 500: Theory & Practice of Security
SEST 510: US National Security Policy
SEST 519: Domestic Intelligence & Homeland Security
SEST 521: Theory & Practice of Intelligence
SEST 530: International Security
SEST 594: Energy and Security
SEST 677: Russian National Security
SEST 693: Domestic Terrorism

Elective Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 561: Politics of North Africa
ARST 619: International Relations in the Middle East

Asian Studies

ASST 520: Growth of Chinese Military Power
ASST 559: The Law of the Sea and Political Security in East Asia
ASST 720: Fundamental Dynamics of the US-China Relationship
ASST 730: Will China Dominate Asia

Global Human Development

GHDP 504: Strategy, Design, & Implementation
GHDP 622: Field Operations for Humanitarian Assistance
GHDP 636: Climate Change and Development
GHDP 658: Social Finance & Global Development
GHDP 670: Post-Conflict Development

Government

GOVT 2611: Global Politics of Energy and Climate
GOVT 4444: Globalization & Autocracy
GOVT 5609: Human Security
GOVT 5454: International Electoral Policy & Practice
GOVT 5662: Conflict and Democracy
GOVT 5468: Security Issues in South Asia
GOVT 5669: Gender, Internal Security, & Development
GOVT 5673: Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
GOVT 5677: Corruption, Conflict, and Security
GOVT 5681: Introduction to Conflict Resolution Skills
GOVT 5687: Transitional Justice
GOVT 8607: Sources of Nationalism

International Affairs

INAF 355: Immigrants, Refugees, & State
INAF 357: African Politics and Governments
INAF 360: Smaller States and Peacemaking
INAF 363: Practicing Diplomacy Abroad
INAF 367: Trade in Asia Pacific
INAF 378: ASEAN: Program, Problems, and Promises
INAF 379: Refugees & Humanitarian Crises
INAF 395: Political Economy of Development in Africa
INAF 407: Islam, Democracy, and Global Terrorism
INAF 431: South Asia Issues of War and Peace
INAF 449: China’s Evolving Role in Africa
INAF 465: Government and Politics of Turkey
INAF 489: U.S. Policy in Africa
INAF 502: Gender and Migration in Europe
INAF 533: Japan’s Domestic Politics
INAF 572: Migration in the Americas
INAF 687: Refugee Law and Policy

Latin American Studies

LASP 521: Energy Security: Western Hemisphere
LASP 572: Migration in the Americas
LASP 577: International Organizations in Latin America
LASP 579: Peace Process and Post-Conflict in Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 507: Globalization: Intersocietal Relations
MSFS 535: International Trade and Economic Diplomacy
MSFS 557: Nuclear Weapons & International/Regional Security
MSFS 571: Gender, International Security, & Development
MSFS 624: China: Science, Innovation, & National Power
MSFS 655: International Law
MSFS 736: Gender & Security Toolbox

Russian and East European Studies

REES 615: Economics of Transition

Security Studies

SEST 501: Strategy, Policy, & Military Operations
SEST 522: Comparative Politics of the Middle East
SEST 537: Ethnic Conflict and Civil War
SEST 546: Terrorism and Counterrorism
SEST 565: Environmental Security
SEST 573: Security Issues in South Asia
SEST 583: China and its Military
SEST 591: Political Economy and Contemporary Conflict
SEST 605: Terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa
SEST 639: (En)Gendered Security
SEST 642: Treason, Terrorism, & Betrayal
SEST 652: Modern Iranian Foreign Policy
SEST 661: A New Great Power Competition
SEST 715: Turkey and the Levant

Spring 2022

 

Foundation Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 619: International Relations in the Middle East

German and European Studies

GEST 545: International Affairs Europe

Global Human Development

GHDP 512: Econ of Development: Poverty Alleviation I
GHDP 513: Econ of Development: Poverty Alleviation II
GDHP 639: Environment, Development, & Conflict

Government

GOVT 455: Latin American Government & Politics
GOVT 460: Ethical Issues International Relations
GOVT 570: Gender, International Security, & Development

International Affairs

INAF 362: History’s Influence on Foreign Affairs
INAF 444: Statecraft and Negotiation
INAF 453: American National Security Toolbox
INAF 698: Intro to Humanitarian Crises

Latin American Studies

LASP 546: US – Latin American Relations
LASP 575: Political Economy of Development: Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 526: International Mediation: Strategy/Methods
MSFS 570: Practice of Policy Tradecraft

Security Studies

SEST 500: Theory & Practice of Security
SEST 501: Strategy/Policy/Military Ops
SEST 510: US National Security Policy
SEST 521: Theory & Practice of Intelligence
SEST 530: International Security
SEST 623: Great Power Competition in Latin America

Elective Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 467: Palestinian Politics

Asian Studies

ASST 529: Congressional Power & Asia Policy
ASST 558: Int’l History of Divided Korea
ASST 560: The Chinese Economy
ASST 561: Chinese Approach: Science, State, Strategy
ASST 701: Chinese Foreign Policy

German and European Studies

GEST 532: German Foreign/Security Policy

Global Human Development

GDHP 625: Applied Econometrics Workshop
GDHP 630: Government in Development: Thinking Strategy

Government

GOVT 450: Politics: East Central Europe
GOVT 516: The Future of Russia
GOVT 518: Peace Agreements
GOVT 570: Gender, International Security, & Development
GOVT 633: Women and Leadership

International Affairs

INAF 350: Humanitarianism in Africa
INAF 351: Post-1979 Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran
INAF 355: Immigrants, Refugees, and State
INAF 383: Applied Econometrics for Diplomats
INAF 421: New Dir: Chinese Foreign Policy
INAF 425: Terrorism & Insurgency in Africa
INAF 452: Turkish Foreign Policy
INAF 718: Immigration Law & Policy

Latin American Studies

LASP 502: Culture & Power in Latin America
LASP 492: Development & Brazilian Experience
LASP 562: China Russia Politics in America
LASP 640: Pol in Human Rights: LA in Compar

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 501: Principled Leadership
MSFS 513: Economic Development Theory, Evidence, & Policy
MSFS 524: China: Security & Competition
MSFS 534: Global Institutions: UN & Beyond
MSFS 582: Identity & Conflict
MSFS 585: Trade Law & Policy Practicum
MSFS 605: Intelligence & National Security
MSFS 680: Economic Growth & Crisis
MSFS 705: Data and Diplomacy
MSFS 752: Global Government Relations

Russian and East European Studies

REES 530: The Future of Russia

Security Studies

SEST 512: Congress & US National Security Policy
SEST 520: Counterinsurgency
SEST 525: SE Asian Security
SEST 537: Ethnic Conflict & Civil War
SEST 546: Terrorism/Counterterrorism
SEST 579: Warfare in the Middle East
SEST 580: Stability Challenges: S/SE Asia
SEST 594: Energy and Security
SEST 652: Iran’s National Security Policy
SEST 722: Arctic Security

Fall 2021

 

Foundation Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 500: Twentieth Century History of the Middle East
ARST 501: Intro to Study of Arab World
ARST 587: US Foreign Policy in the Middle East
ARST 619: International Relations in the Middle East
ARST 625: Comparative Politics of the Middle East
ARST 640: Development in Arab World

Asian Studies

ASST 444: The Pacific: Past, Present, and Future
ASST 511: International Political Economy of Asia
ASST 562: Asia-Pacific Economic Policy
ASST 668: Theory and Policy in Asia

German and European Studies

GEST 493: 20th Century Globalism & Governance
GEST 541: Modern German and European History
GEST 547: European Economy
GEST 582: Politics of European Security
GEST 590: European Union

Global Human Development

GHDP 501: Economics of Development and Growth
GHDP 502: Political Economy of International Development

Government

GOVT 403: Democracy in Europe
GOVT 420: Comparative Politics of the Middle East
GOVT 458: Arab Politics in Transition
GOVT 519: Applied Negotiations
GOVT 546: States and Societies in Latin America
GOVT 580: Conflict Resolution Theory
GOVT 594: Africa Conflict Management Challenges
GOVT 599: Peace Process and Post-Conflict in Latin America
GOVT 660: Comparative Policy Process
GOVT 760: Fundamentals of International Relations
GOVT 764: US Foreign Policy Process
GOVT 768: International Organizations
GOVT 770 – American Foreign Policy

International Affairs

INAF 357: African Politics and Governments
INAF 380: Negotiation, Mediation, & Political Persuasion
INAF 466: State-Building After the Gun
INAF 648: International Migration and Development
INAF 653: American National Security Tool Box
INAF 698: Introduction to Humanitarian Crises

Latin American Studies

LASP 501: Latin America Origins and Transformations
LASP 503: States and Societies of Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 510: International Relations Theory & Practice
MSFS 605: Intelligence & National Security
MSFS 613: Comparative Regional Economic Development
MSFS 616: Diplomatic and Military Statecraft
MSFS 623: International Negotiation
MSFS 718: The Future of Diplomacy

Russian and East European Studies

REES 500: Introduction to Area Studies

Security Studies

SEST 500: Theory & Practice of Security
SEST 510: US National Security Policy
SEST 519: Domestic Intelligence & Homeland Security
SEST 521: Theory & Practice of Intelligence
SEST 530: International Security
SEST 594: Energy and Security
SEST 615: Transatlantic Security in Flux
SEST 677: Russian National Security
SEST 692: Development and National Security
SEST 693: Domestic Terrorism
SEST 735: U.S. Africa Policy

Elective Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 432: Oil & Politics of the Gulf
ARST 528: History and Politics of Iraq
ARST 532: Women & Gender in Arab World
ARST 561: Politics of North Africa
ARST 619: International Relations in the Middle East
ARST 629: Environmental Security and Conflict
ARST 647: Politics of Syria

Asian Studies

ASST 404: Religion in Modern South Asia
ASST 515: Cultures: Modernization in East Asia
ASST 520: Growth of Chinese Military Power
ASST 524: Chinese Politics
ASST 525: Korea and the World
ASST 531: Sovereign Risk and Asia
ASST 540: US/Taiwan and Cross-Strait Relations: Change & Continuity
ASST 541: Asia’s Nationalisms
ASST 550: Korean Politics
ASST 559: The Law of the Sea and Political Security in East Asia
ASST 561: Chinese Approaches to Science, the State, and Strategy
ASST 570: Society & Transnational Issues in South Asia
ASST 708: Transnational Migration and Citizenship in East Asia
ASST 713 – Comparative Defense Policy:Asia
ASST 716: International Relations of Southeast Asia
ASST 720: Fundamental Dynamics of the US-China Relationship
ASST 730: Will China Dominate Asia?

German and European Studies

GEST 534: EU Democracy and the Law
GEST 597: European Diplomacy in Era of Crises
GEST 674: Transatlantic Public Diplomacy

Global Human Development

GHDP 504: Strategy, Design, & Implementation
GHDP 622: Field Operations for Humanitarian Assistance
GHDP 636: Climate Change and Development
GHDP 658: Social Finance & Global Development
GHDP 667 – Human Security
GHDP 670: Post-Conflict Development
GHDP 761 – Food Policy & Global Food System

Government

GOVT 354: The Politics of Climate Change
GOVT 358: Politics of China
GOVT 363: Peacekeeping
GOVT 376: Globalization & Redistribution: Developing Countries
GOVT 417: Gulf Politics
GOVT 443: Russian Foreign Policy
GOVT 444: Globalization & Autocracy
GOVT 446: Politics of North Africa
GOVT 509: Human Security
GOVT 554: International Electoral Policy & Practice
GOVT 556: Korea and the World
GOVT 562: Conflict and Democracy
GOVT 569: Security Issues in South Asia
GOVT 570: Gender, Internal Security, & Development
GOVT 573: Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
GOVT 577: Corruption, Conflict, and Security
GOVT 581: Introduction to Conflict Resolution Skills
GOVT 587: Transitional Justice
GOVT 589: Development Responses to Political Violence
GOVT 597: Environmental Conflict Resolution
GOVT 617: Social Movements & Nonviolent Resistance
GOVT 646: Chinese Politics
GOVT 670: Sources of Nationalism
GOVT 674: Terrorism

International Affairs

INAF 355: Immigrants, Refugees, & State
INAF 357: African Politics and Governments
INAF 360: Smaller States and Peacemaking
INAF 363: Practicing Diplomacy Abroad
INAF 367: Trade in Asia Pacific
INAF 373: Intra-African Cooperation
INAF 377: Environment in Africa
INAF 378: ASEAN: Program, Problems, and Promises
INAF 379: Refugees & Humanitarian Crises
INAF 395: Political Economy of Development in Africa
INAF 407: Islam, Democracy, and Global Terrorism
INAF 431: South Asia Issues of War and Peace
INAF 449: China’s Evolving Role in Africa
INAF 451: Migration and Citizenship
INAF 465: Government and Politics of Turkey
INAF 489: U.S. Policy in Africa
INAF 502: Gender and Migration in Europe
INAF 533: Japan’s Domestic Politics
INAF 572: Migration in the Americas
INAF 687: Refugee Law and Policy

Latin American Studies

LASP 417: Sustainable Development in Latin America
LASP 427: Gender & Environment: Latin America
LASP 521: Energy Security: Western Hemisphere
LASP 572: Migration in the Americas
LASP 577: International Organizations in Latin America
LASP 579: Peace Process and Post-Conflict in Latin America
LASP 580: Citizen Security and Democracy in Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 507: Globalization: Intersocietal Relations
MSFS 535: International Trade and Economic Diplomacy
MSFS 557: Nuclear Weapons & International/Regional Security
MSFS 571: Gender, International Security, & Development
MSFS 590: Post-Conflict Security, Government, and Investment
MSFS 601: Challenges in National Security Decisionmaking
MSFS 603: Democracy in the World
MSFS 610: US & China: Decisions on War & Peace
MSFS 624: China: Science, Innovation, & National Power
MSFS 655: International Law
MSFS 695: Corporate Diplomacy
MSFS 736: Gender & Security Toolbox

Russian and East European Studies

REES 410: Law and Disorder from Socialism to Post Socialism
REES 525: Security Issues in Russia and Eurasia
REES 550: Conflict Resolution in the Former USSR
REES 560 – Security Issues in Central Asia
REES 610: Building Capitalism and Postcommunist Transition
REES 615: Economics of Transition
REES 684 – Russian Influence in Europe

Security Studies

SEST 501: Strategy, Policy, & Military Operations
SEST 522: Comparative Politics of the Middle East
SEST 529: Latin American Politics & Security
SEST 533: Civil Wars and the Middle East
SEST 537: Ethnic Conflict and Civil War
SEST 544: Gender and Terrorism
SEST 545: Human Security
SEST 546: Terrorism and Counterrorism
SEST 565: Environmental Security
SEST 573: Security Issues in South Asia
SEST 574: National Security Surveillance
SEST 583: China and its Military
SEST 591: Political Economy and Contemporary Conflict
SEST 605: Terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa
SEST 639: (En)Gendered Security
SEST 642: Treason, Terrorism, & Betrayal
SEST 652: Modern Iranian Foreign Policy
SEST 659: African Armed Movements
SEST 661: A New Great Power Competition
SEST 663: Strategy Assessment: North Korea
SEST 664: Race and Security
SEST 692: Development and National Security
SEST 715: Turkey and the Levant
SEST 738: Russia and its Military

 

Spring 2021

 

Foundation Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 501: Intro to Study of Arab World
ARST 564: Political Economy: Middle East
ARST 619: International Relations in the Middle East

Asian Studies

ASST 444: The Pacific: Past, Present, Future

German and European Studies

GEST 545: International Affairs Europe
GEST 597: European Diplomacy in Era of Crises
GEST 684: Russian Influence in Europe

Global Human Development

GHDP 505: Econ of Development: Poverty Alleviation
GDHP 639: Environment, Development, & Conflict

Government

GOVT 455: Latin American Government & Politics
GOVT 460: Ethical Issues International Relations
GOVT 570: Gender, International Security, & Development
GOVT 643: Chinese Politics in Comp Perspective

International Affairs

INAF 362: History’s Influence on Foreign Affairs
INAF 444: Statecraft and Negotiation
INAF 453: American National Security Toolbox
INAF 460: International Relations of ME
INAF 562: U.S-Russia Relations
INAF 648: International Migration & Development
INAF 698: Intro to Humanitarian Crises

Latin American Studies

LASP 546: US – Latin American Relations
LASP 575: Political Economy of Development: Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 526: International Mediation: Strategy/Methods
MSFS 570: Practice of Policy Tradecraft

Security Studies

SEST 500: Theory & Practice of Security
SEST 501: Strategy/Policy/Military Ops
SEST 510: US National Security Policy
SEST 521: Theory & Practice of Intelligence
SEST 530: International Security
SEST 623: Great Power Competition in Latin America

Elective Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 467: Palestinian Politics
ARST 478: Cultural Heritage/Conflict/Diplomacy
ARST 573: Comp Arab Civil-Military Relation
ARST 583: Arts & Cultures: Arab World

Asian Studies

ASST 529: Congressional Power & Asia Policy
ASST 558: Int’l History of Divided Korea
ASST 560: The Chinese Economy
ASST 561: Chinese Approach: Science, State, Strategy
ASST 701: Chinese Foreign Policy
ASST 705: Chinese Politics in Comp Persp
ASST 711: Politics & Societies: SE Asia

German and European Studies

GEST 532: German Foreign/Security Policy

Global Human Development

GDHP 605: Ethics, Strategy, & Leadership for Development
GDHP 625: Applied Econometrics Workshop
GDHP 630: Government in Development: Thinking Strategy
GDHP 662: Society, Identity, and Inclusion in Development Policy

Government

GOVT 442: Civil War in Developing Countries
GOVT 450: Politics: East Central Europe
GOVT 493: The Civil & Social Community
GOVT 516: The Future of Russia
GOVT 518: Peace Agreements
GOVT 570: Gender, International Security, & Development
GOVT 572: Peacekeeping & Peace Enforcement
GOVT 633: Women and Leadership
GOVT 677: Pol & Mil: Comp Civ-Mil Relations

International Affairs

INAF 350: Humanitarianism in Africa
INAF 351: Post-1979 Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran
INAF 355: Immigrants, Refugees, and State
INAF 379: Refugees & Humanitarian Crises
INAF 383: Applied Econometrics for Diplomats
INAF 421: New Dir: Chinese Foreign Policy
INAF 425: Terrorism & Insurgency in Africa
INAF 452: Turkish Foreign Policy
INAF 718: Immigration Law & Policy

Latin American Studies

LASP 466: Politics of Cuba
LASP 502: Culture & Power in Latin America
LASP 492: Development & Brazilian Experience
LASP 562: China Russia Politics in America
LASP 640: Pol in Human Rights: LA in Compar

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 501: Principled Leadership
MSFS 513: Economic Development Theory, Evidence, & Policy
MSFS 524: China: Security & Competition
MSFS 534: Global Institutions: UN & Beyond
MSFS 582: Identity & Conflict
MSFS 585: Trade Law & Policy Practicum
MSFS 605: Intelligence & National Security
MSFS 638: Conflict Management & International Security
MSFS 680: Economic Growth & Crisis
MSFS 705: Data and Diplomacy
MSFS 720: Economics and Diplomacy
MSFS 752: Global Government Relations

Russian and East European Studies

REES 427: Migrants/Displaced People: Eurasia
REES 455: Demography and Health in Eurasia
REES 530: The Future of Russia

Security Studies

SEST 512: Congress & US National Security Policy
SEST 520: Counterinsurgency
SEST 525: SE Asian Security
SEST 531: Great Power Strategy: US/China
SEST 534: Globalization & Security
SEST 536: The UN, the US, & Peacekeeping
SEST 537: Ethnic Conflict & Civil War
SEST 546: Terrorism/Counterterrorism
SEST 573: Security Issues in South Asia
SEST 579: Warfare in the Middle East
SEST 580: Stability Challenges: S/SE Asia
SEST 584: Global Cyber Threats
SEST 594: Energy and Security
SEST 606: National Security Law
SEST 652: Iran’s National Security Policy
SEST 677: Russian National Security
SEST 684: Russian Influence in Europe
SEST 722: Arctic Security

Fall 2020

 

Foundation Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 500: Twentieth Century History of the Middle East
ARST 625: Comparative Politics of the Middle East
ARST 640: Development in Arab World

Asian Studies

ASST 511: International Political Economy of Asia
ASST 562: Asia-Pacific Economic Policy
ASST 668: Theory and Policy in Asia

German and European Studies

GEST 582: Politics of European Security
GEST 590: Politics in Europe and the European Union

Global Human Development

GHDP 501: Economics of Development and Growth
GHDP 502: Political Economy of International Development

Government

GOVT 403: Democracy in Europe
GOVT 417: Gulf Politics
GOVT 420: Comparative Politics of the Middle East
GOVT 446: Politics of North Africa
GOVT 458: Arab Politics in Transition
GOVT 519: Applied Negotiations
GOVT 546: States and Societies in Latin America
GOVT 580: Conflict Resolution Theory
GOVT 594: Africa Conflict Management Challenges
GOVT 599: Peace Process and Post-Conflict in Latin America
GOVT 646: Chinese Politics
GOVT 660: Comparative Policy Process

International Affairs

INAF 466: State-Building After the Gun
INAF 648: International Migration and Development
INAF 653: American National Security Tool Box
INAF 698: Introduction to Humanitarian Crises

Latin American Studies

LASP 501: Latin America Origins and Transformations
LASP 503: States and Societies of Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 616: Diplomatic and Military Statecraft
MSFS 623: International Negotiation
MSFS 695: Corporate Diplomacy
MSFS 718: The Future of Diplomacy

Russian and East European Studies

REES 500: Introduction to Area Studies

Security Studies

SEST 510: US National Security Policy
SEST 522: Comparative Politics of the Middle East
SEST 533: Civil Wars and the Middle East
SEST 573: Security Issues in South Asia
SEST 583: China and its Military
SEST 594: Energy and Security
SEST 605: Terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa
SEST 615: Transatlantic Security in Flux
SEST 659: African Armed Movements
SEST 677: Russian National Security
SEST 715: Turkey and the Levant
SEST 735: U.S. Africa Policy
SEST 738: Russia and its Military

Elective Courses

Arab Studies

ARST 528: History and Politics of Iraq
ARST 561: Politics of North Africa
ARST 619: International Relations in the Middle East
ARST 629: Environmental Security and Conflict
ARST 647: Politics of Syria

Asian Studies

ASST 520: Growth of Chinese Military Power
ASST 524: Chinese Politics
ASST 541: Asia’s Nationalisms
ASST 550: Korean Politics
ASST 559: The Law of the Sea and Political Security in East Asia
ASST 561: Chinese Approaches to Science, the State, and Strategy
ASST 708: Transnational Migration and Citizenship in East Asia
ASST 720: Fundamental Dynamics of the US-China Relationship
ASST 730: Will China Dominate Asia

German and European Studies

GEST 674: Transatlantic Public Diplomacy

Global Human Development

GHDP 622: Field Operations for Humanitarian Assistance
GHDP 636: Climate Change and Development
GHDP 670: Post-Conflict Development

Government

GOVT 443: Russian Foreign Policy
GOVT 509: Human Security
GOVT 562: Conflict and Democracy
GOVT 573: Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
GOVT 577: Corruption, Conflict, and Security
GOVT 581: Introduction to Conflict Resolution Skills
GOVT 589: Development Responses to Political Violence
GOVT 597: Environmental Conflict Resolution
GOVT 674: Terrorism

International Affairs

INAF 407: Islam, Democracy, and Global Terrorism
INAF 431: South Asia Issues of War and Peace
INAF 449: China’s Evolving Role in Africa
INAF 451: Migration and Citizenship
INAF 465: Government and Politics of Turkey
INAF 687: Refugee Law and Policy

Latin American Studies

LASP 577: International Organizations in Latin America
LASP 579: Peace Process and Post-Conflict in Latin America
LASP 580: Citizen Security and Democracy in Latin America

Master of Science in Foreign Service

MSFS 535: International Trade and Economic Diplomacy
MSFS 590: Post-Conflict Security, Government, and Investment
MSFS 603: Democracy in the World

Russian and East European Studies

REES 410: Law and Disorder in From Socialism to Post Socialism
REES 525: Security Issues in Russia and Eurasia
REES 550: Conflict Resolution in the Former USSR
REES 610: Building Capitalism and Postcommunist Transition
REES 615: Economics of Transition

Security Studies

SEST 537: Ethnic Conflict and Civil War
SEST 545: Human Security
SEST 546: Terrorism and Counterrorism
SEST 565: Environmental Security
SEST 591: Political Economy and Contemporary Conflict
SEST 661: A New Great Power Competition
SEST 692: Development and National Security

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