Introduces the principles, history, and interdisciplinary foundations of international relations and diplomacy. Students examine the evolution of the international system, diplomatic institutions, foreign policy, and contemporary global challenges affecting international cooperation.

Explores major theoretical perspectives in international relations, including realism, liberalism, constructivism, and critical approaches. Students analyze global political dynamics, state behavior, international institutions, and emerging geopolitical trends.

Examines the formulation and implementation of foreign policy, diplomatic strategies, bilateral and multilateral relations, public diplomacy, and the influence of domestic and international actors on foreign affairs.

Analyzes international legal systems, treaties, international organizations, human rights law, maritime law, international courts, and governance structures that regulate relations among states and international actors.

Explores traditional and nontraditional security issues including armed conflict, terrorism, cybersecurity, nuclear proliferation, peacekeeping, mediation, conflict prevention, and post-conflict reconstruction.

Examines globalization, international finance, trade policy, economic development, multinational corporations, regional economic integration, global markets, and international economic institutions.

Develops advanced skills in diplomatic negotiation, mediation, intercultural communication, crisis communication, protocol, strategic messaging, and consensus building in international environments.

Provides advanced qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, policy analysis, comparative research, geopolitical analysis, statistical methods, and scholarly writing applicable to international affairs.

Examines political, economic, cultural, and security developments across major world regions, including Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, while assessing their impact on global governance and international relations.

Explores the roles, governance, leadership, and policy functions of international organizations, regional institutions, and multilateral partnerships. Students evaluate strategies for addressing global challenges through international cooperation and diplomatic leadership.

Students complete an original research thesis addressing a significant issue in international relations or diplomacy. Under faculty supervision, students conduct independent research, analyze contemporary international issues, and produce a scholarly thesis that contributes to academic knowledge and professional practice.