Theories of International Relations

Course content

This course provides an analysis of the three important theoretical debates of international relations: Idealism vs Realism, Traditionalism vs Behaviouralism, and Realism vs Neo-realism. The course also addresses the level of analysis problem, as well as the central assumptions and key concepts of various theories of international relations, with special emphasis on the basic concepts, propositions, and current critique of realism and neo-realism.