POL 203 - International Organizations

This course is about the institutionalization of cooperation at the international level. It offers an empirical analysis of a range of existing international organizations, including the UN, The World Bank, NATO, and the WHO. It also examines current debates concerning the role(s) and overall efficacy of international organizations in the areas of peace/security, trade, development, human rights, global health, and the environment. Students are required to think critically about how international organizations respond to global political forces and challenges, and about the kinds of effects they have on the patterns and developments of global politics. Particular emphasis is placed on Indigenous presence within and engagement with international organizations.