POL249 Foreign Policy Analysis
POL249 Foreign Policy Analysis (POL249 – Spring)
Credits: 15
Semester: B
Module Convenor: Dr James Strong
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: None
Description: This module introduces students to the study of how states make foreign policy decisions. It considers the social, material, institutional and political contexts for decision-making, and how individual leaders' cognitive and psychological traits influence the choices they make. It thus forms a bridge between the study of leadership, domestic politics, and international relations.
Assessment: Essay -1500 words (40%), Exam (60%)
Level: 5