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This class examines the relationship between the globalizing and market-oriented world economy and national sovereignty-based international politics.  We will expose the links, disparities, and conflicts between the two through a historical review and case studies. We will also explore the theoretical perspectives aiming a better understanding of this relationship. A major aim of this class is for the students to demonstrate the ability to describe the social, political, and economic forces that influence nations’ behaviors and the global system.

There is no prerequisite for taking this course. 

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This course examines the foreign policy of China, the only other country that is capable and intends to reorganize the world, with profound implications for all of us. We will explore the history of Chinese foreign relations, Chinese worldviews and diplomatic tradition, with analysis of China's international position in the post-Cold War world. The focus of the course will be on the key factors, considerations, and limitations in the making and implementation of Chinese foreign policy. Finally, the course will discuss the major challenges and issues Beijing now faces abroad and assess its actions, with the backdrop of the rapidly rising Chinese power and in the context of U.S.-China relations.

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This course provides academic credit for independent thesis research conducted under the supervision of a Georgia Tech faculty advisor. The course does not involve regular class meetings, assignments, or examinations. The scope and direction of research are determined by the student in consultation with the thesis advisor, consistent with the requirements of the degree program.

This course is for students holding graduate teaching assistantships (GTAs) as recognition of the academic contributions of GTA positions to a student’s overall educational experience. 

This course is for students holding graduate teaching assistantships (GTAs) as recognition of the academic contributions of GTA positions to a student’s overall educational experience.