166-444 The Emerging World (Dis)Order

Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth year honours in political science or development.

This subject provides students with an opportunity to think about some of the major issues in the international politics of the post-Cold War world. An underlying theme is the extent to which post-Cold War international politics can be seen in terms of the emergence of a new pattern of order or not. This theme is approached through an examination of various debates and issues which have been important in the post-Cold War era, for example mainstream and alternative theoretical approaches; the role of major powers or regions; emerging sources of conflict; new security issues (including humanitarian intervention); the 'democratic peace'; regionalisation and globalisation; and global governance (including the role of the United Nations). Students who complete this subject should have an understanding of a range of issues or themes of the post-Cold War period; have written an in-depth analysis of at least one of those themes or issues; and be able to reflect more broadly on the range of themes and issues which have been raised.

Written work totalling 5000 words.