What is the fate of democracy in the U.S.? How has globalization changed the international system? This suggests that the better we can understand the nature of cause and effect, the better we can understand power. [more], Taught by: Galen E Jackson, James McAllister, This is a course about the Middle East in international politics. [more], A central tenet of political science is that once a country reaches a certain level of political and economic development, democracy will endure indefinitely. It covers domestic and international factors that lead to democratization and democratic backsliding. Or could they go anywhere? Our primary questions will be these: Why does transformative leadership seem so difficult today? This course explores the politics and practices that arise from UNCLOS. Electoral volatility, decrepit state institutions, weak parties, clientelism, and electoral violence in developing democracies complicate foundational theories on representation and accountability. Neo-liberalism: What Is It and Why Does It Matter? The structure of the course combines political science concepts with a detailed survey of the region's diplomatic history. [more], By the late 19th century, Jews across Europe were faced with an urgent political problem. Does the concept fit well with, and reinforce, some institutions and configurations of power, and make others difficult to sustain (or even to conceive)? In much of the rest of the world, however, conservatives harbor no hatred of the state and, when in power, have constructed robust systems of social welfare to support conservative values. At the core of feminism lies the critique of inequitable power relations. The course concludes with an examination of a number of major contemporary policy debates in security studies. How has the relation between the governors and the governed changed over time, and what factors and events have shaped those relations? Examples of internationalized transitional justice abound. Most of the course will focus on the historical and contemporary relations between whites and African Americans, but we will also explore topics involving other pan-ethnic communities, particularly Latinos and Asian Americans. [more], Authoritarian regimes are plentiful in the world today. This course begins with the observation that power is often described as a causal relation--an individual's power is supposed to equal their capacity to produce a change in someone else's behavior. Should this coincide with the cultivation of a distinctively Jewish modern language? This course will examine how New Yorkers have contested core issues of capitalism and democracy-how those contests have played out as the city itself has changed and how they have shaped contemporary New York. Do nuclear weapons have an essentially stabilizing or destabilizing effect? Yet consider that while mineral abundance promises to give countries a platform for prosperity, equity, and political stability, it often produces poor economic performance, poor populations, weak authoritarian states, and widespread conflict. [more], The seminar involves a critical engagement with key Africana political leaders, theorists and liberationists. they cannot do, and who can punish transgressions. In this course, we will seek to understand the challenges liberal, cosmopolitan leadership has encountered in the 21st century and the reasons why populist, nationalist leadership has proven resurgent. Under what circumstances has positive leadership produced beneficial outcomes, and in what circumstances has it produced perverse outcomes? [more], Scandals. This course offers an analysis of the conservative welfare state with particular interest in public policies around social insurance, employment, the family, and immigration. Class will be driven primarily by discussion. The course goes back to the founding moments of an imagined white-Christian Europe and how the racialization of Muslim bodies was central to this project and how anti-Muslim racism continues to be relevant in our world today. A similar story can be told for most other developed countries. [more], This course explores the life, work, political thought, and activism associated with the Jamaican Pan-Africanist Marcus Mosiah Garvey and the transnational movement--Garveyism--that Garvey ushered into the modern world. How do resource gaps tied to inequalities in society (such as race, class, and gender) influence political behavior? The third part focuses on religion in the USA. Materials include biographies, documentary films, short videos, economic data, and news reports. What are the limits on presidential power? Its first part examines major thinkers in relation to the historical development of capitalism in Western Europe and the United States: the classical liberalism of Adam Smith, Karl Marx's revolutionary socialism, and the reformist ideas of John Maynard Keynes. Where does it apply? What does it mean to be "philosophical" or to think "theoretically" about politics? What is democracy, how does it arise, and how might it fail? Paying attention to common oppositions such as nature/civilization, primitive/advanced, anarchy/social order, feminine/masculine, ruler/ruled and stasis/progress, we will investigate how these antagonisms work together to create the conception of the state that still dominates politics today. What kinds of regimes best serve to encourage good leaders and to constrain bad ones? "revolutionary" effect on world politics, such that, fundamentally, international relations no longer works in more or less the same way that it did before the advent of nuclear weapons in 1945? The region is also one of the poorest in the world and lags in human development. use tab and shift-tab to navigate once expanded, Covid-19 is an ongoing concern in our region, including on campus. The course also investigates divergent conservative models in East Asia and Latin America as well as new 'illiberal' welfare states in contemporary Hungary and Poland. The bulk of the course deals with the major events in the history of great power politics, such as the causes and conduct of World War I and World War II; the origins and course of the Cold War; the nuclear revolution; and the post-Cold War period. [more], The racialization of Islam and Muslims has been constitutive to how they have been imagined in Europe and elsewhere. We also compare historical U.S. foreign policy toward the hemisphere to U.S. policy toward the entire world after the Cold War. Over the course of the semester, we will look at ten different types of events, ranging from those that seem bigger than government and politics (economic collapse) to those that are the daily grist of government and politics (speeches), in each instance juxtaposing two different occurrences of a particular category of event. To whom? What are we to make of these different assessments? Our task in the seminar is to uncover and interrogate those visions. We first engage with the treaty's content and exclusions, next examine the incentives it provides states and criminals, and last assess the way that geopolitical and climate change create new opportunities and constraints for states, firms, international organizations, and activists. Should college dorms be named for John C. Calhoun and Woodrow Wilson? [more], Home to over half of the world's population and to more than twenty of the world's largest cities, Asia has gained global prominence in recent years; the twenty-first century in fact has widely been deemed the 'Asian Century'. Where do we find continuities and where upheavals? They also have produced attempts by both internal and external actors to resolve the issues. We will conclude by reflecting on what lessons the welfare state offers for managing this century's biggest social risk: climate change. The course will conclude by examining what Orwell's thought contributes to a consideration of current issues ranging from the emergence of cancel culture to the possibilities of democratic socialism in the 21st century. The first module engages students in readings on the economic and political situation of dominant types of media (AI, social media, news, etc.) The course then will turn to Israeli settlement policies on the West Bank, the controversies surrounding the Oslo Agreement, and the contemporary situations in the West Bank and Gaza. How can democracy be made to work better for ordinary people? arrival of Zionists, the pursuit of statehood and the in-gathering of Jews, and the responses of neighboring Arab states and local Palestinians. The course integrates theoretical perspectives related to a range of international security issues--including the causes of war, alliance politics, nuclear strategy, deterrence, coercion, reassurance, misperception, and credibility concerns--with illustrative case studies of decision-makers in action. Second, through a series of regular exercises and assignments, it seeks to stimulate critical thinking about fundamental questions of research design (crafting a question, performing a literature review, selecting appropriate methodological tools, evaluating data sources) and hone an array of practical skills--whether interpretive, historical, or quantitative--involved in political science research. This class considers analytic concepts central to the study of politics generally--the state, legitimacy, democracy, authoritarianism, clientelism, nationalism--to comprehend political processes and transformations in various parts of the world. [more], Is politics war by other means? Central to the black radical tradition's architecture are inquiries into the concepts of freedom, race, equality, rights, and humanism; meaning of "radical"; the national-transnational relationship; notions of leadership; status of global capitalism; the nexus of theory and praxis; and revolutionary politics. We will also investigate cases of right-wing populism including France's National Rally and the Eric Zemmour phenomenon, Sweden's Sweden Democrats, Hungary's Fidesz, Poland's Law and Justice Party, and Trumpism, the alt-right and QAnon. over a century. Course readings focus on Locke, Hegel, Marx, and critical perspectives from feminist theory, critical theory, and critical legal studies (Cheryl Harris, Alexander Kluge, Oskar Negt, Carole Pateman, Rosalind Petchesky, and Dorothy Roberts, among others). Looking at but also beyond his political solidarity with the emancipatory movements of the 1960s, we will then consider how Marcuse's work can be placed in conversation with more recent critical theory, including ideas emerging from the Occupy Wall Street movement and feminist approaches to aesthetics and psychoanalytic theory. It covers domestic and international factors that lead to democratization and democratic backsliding. Classics may include John Locke's. How significant of a threat are concerns like nuclear proliferation, nuclear terrorism, and nuclear accidents? end of the world and its aftermath pervaded recent television, movies, literature, philosophy, and critical theory. The basic format of the course will be to combine very brief lectures with detailed class discussions of each session's topic. We critically analyze how external actors and resources inform politics on the ground, both around the world and over time, as well as evaluate the normative implications of "foreign intervention. We will then examine their experiences as strategists and policymakers during the most crucial moments of the Cold War. This class begins with the. We investigate who refugees are, in international law and popular understanding; read refugee stories; examine international and national laws distinguishing refugees from other categories of migrants; evaluate international organizations' roles in managing population displacement; look at the way that images convey stereotypes and direct a type of aid; consider refugee camps in theory and example; and reflect on what exclusion, integration, and assimilation mean to newcomers and host populations. [more], The People's Republic of China has experienced rapid and extensive economic, social and cultural transformation over the past forty years. This course will examine how New Yorkers have contested core issues of capitalism and democracy-how those contests have played out as the city itself has changed and how they have shaped contemporary New York. We will read classic philosophical texts on art and politics by Schiller, Kant, Schopenhauer, Marx, Adorno, and others, and pair them with contextual studies of works of Western classical music from the last two hundred years and popular music of the last hundred years. sexuate rights). What does justice demand in an age of climate change? How and why have they changed over time? If so, should they focus their efforts on relocation to the historical land of Israel? empowerment, privilege, or oppression? This seminar, after discussing briefly the institutions and logic of neoliberalism, will address recent challenges to it from both the left and the right in the United States and Europe. Individual countries have always sought to change others, and following wars, countries have often collectively enforced peace terms. And what does it mean to study this richly diverse region? in East Asia: Security, economy, and culture by using some core concepts and theoretical arguments widely accepted in the study of international relations. What does it mean today to be progressive? and individual personality, constitution and institution, rules and norms, strategy and contingency. sell! Others, whose ambitions and initiatives arguably undermined progress toward American ideals, were not recognized as dangerous at the time. How much do we attribute the shaping of politics to the agency of the individual in the office and to what extent are politics the result of structural, cultural, and institutional factors? In what ways does this institution promote or hinder the legitimacy, responsiveness, and responsibility expected of a democratic governing institution? In the latter half of the course, students will have the opportunity to design, conduct, and present their own final research projects. Or does full inclusion rest on the ability to exercise civil and social rights as well? Beginning with the 18th-century's transatlantic movement to abolish slavery, we will examine international movements and institutions that have affected what human rights mean, to whom, and where. Readings: Liberation, Imagination and the Black Panther Party; Soledad Brother: The Prison Writings of George Jackson; Mao's Little Red Book; The Communist Manifesto; Still Black, Still Strong; Imprisoned Intellectuals; Comrade Sisters: Women in the Black Panther Party. Why does Congress not act, especially when the U.S. confronts so many pressing problems, and how do legislators justify inaction? Are there forms of unequal social power which are morally neutral or even good? Finally, could the Cold War have been ended long before the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989? How do we distinguish desirable leadership from dangerous leadership? And how do institutions such as the media and campaigns encourage or discourage it? The first part focuses on different theoretical approaches to making sense of the relation between religion, politics, and society, discussing especially the concept of the 'secular' in Western thought and decolonial critique thereof. The structure of the course combines political science concepts and historical case studies, with the goal of generating in-depth classroom debates over key conceptual, historical, and policy questions. Is it what we really want? to serve three purposes for aspiring senior thesis writers. This course examines those institutions. Much of this work was inspired by his own experiences as a police officer in Burma, several years working and traveling with destitute workers in England and France, as well as his experiences fighting against fascism during the Spanish Civil War in the late 1930s. In this class, we will consider the promise and limits of political theory to illuminate present day environmental crises and foster movements to overcome them. what is the polarization about and what caused it? We interrogate the terms 'media,' 'politics,' and 'power.' This course confronts humanitarianism as an ideology through reading its defenders and critics, and as a political strategy assessing its usefulness, to whom. [more], The emergence of Rastafari in the twentieth century marked a distinct phase in the theory and practice of political agency. Department and Program Descriptions - First-Year Students This tutorial will examine his wide-ranging critique of American foreign policy over the last half century, focusing on his analysis of the role that he believes the media and academics have played in legitimizing imperialism and human rights abuses around the world. Yet inequality in wealth may conflict with the political equality necessary for democratic governance and public trust, leading to concerns that we are sacrificing community, fairness, and opportunity for the benefit of a small portion of the population. During this time, students will work primarily with their assigned faculty advisor, with the workshop leader's primary role becoming one of coordination, troubleshooting, and general guidance. The seminar is open to all students; however, priority is given to seniors majoring in American Studies. Themes may include power, authority, freedom, justice, equality, democracy, neoliberalism, feminism, and violence, though the emphases will vary from semester to semester. We will do this by exploring different interpretations of the American political order, each with its own story of narrative tensions and possible resolutions. Communities need a way to reconcile conflicts of interest among their members and to determine their group interest; they need to allocate power and to determine its just uses. Why do relatively powerless interests sometimes win in American politics? Is democracy dangerous to the planet's health? Is it freedom, empowerment, privilege, or oppression? [more], Geography has decreed that the futures of Mexico and the United States will be tightly bound. Who gains and loses from the idea that people have human rights? Classics may include John Locke's A Letter Concerning Toleration, selections from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's The Social Contract, James Madison's Memorial and Remonstrance Against Religious Assessments, Immanuel Kant's Religion Within the Boundaries of Mere Reason, John Stewart Mill's Three Essays On Religion, and John Dewey's A Common Faith. In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor and the Second World War, a strong bipartisan consensus emerged around the principles of liberal international internationalism and "America First" perspectives were marginalized in American politics. Yet he stopped short of identifying new social movements with the Marxist notion of a revolutionary class. How has that particular aspect of political life changed in the recent past? and 3) What are strategies to counteract backsliding when it occurs? This course investigates the political theory of Rastafari in order to develop intellectual resources for theorizing the concept of agency in contemporary Africana thought and political theory. In this class we draw these works into conversation with political theories of the "state of nature" and "state of exception" to better understand what political possibilities are opened and foreclosed in times of crisis. has been defined, who has defined it, what factions and classes have controlled its organizations, and the reasons why it has failed to achieve its goals. Looking at but also beyond his political solidarity with the emancipatory movements of the 1960s, we will then consider how Marcuse's work can be placed in conversation with more recent critical theory, including ideas emerging from the Occupy Wall Street movement and feminist approaches to aesthetics and psychoanalytic theory. In addition to addressing this important question about the health of American democracy, students will learn how the traditional media and social media influences Americans' political attitudes and behaviors. What do Americans want from their political leaders?". Requirements for the Major - Political Science will examine multi-disciplinary texts, such as academic historical narratives, memoirs, political analyses, in critical and comparative readings of mid-late 20th century struggles. More information can be found on the Political Science site. Contributions to theory include the writings and activism of Langston Hughes, W.E.B. How has "human rights" been deployed in international politics, and by whom? How do we distinguish truly dangerous leadership from the perception of dangerous leadership? Students will have significant responsibility for setting the agenda for discussions through informal writing submitted prior to class. The issues we will explore include: What is poverty, and how do Americans perceive its dangers to individuals as well as the political community? For instance, does the citizenry have the motivation and capacity to hold public officials accountable? climate change) are organized and mobilized. This course identifies the political conditions under which welfare states developed in the twentieth century, and examines how they have responded to globalization, immigration, digital transformation, and other contemporary challenges. Instead of a world order marked by alliances, arms races, and wars, Wilson offered a vision of a peaceful world and the rule of international law. She wrote luminously about the darkness that comes when terror extinguishes politics and the shining, almost miraculous events of freedom through which politics is sometimes renewed. Among the topics we will cover are: the structures of urban political power; housing and employment discrimination; the War on Crime and the War on Drugs (and their consequence, mass incarceration); education; and gentrification. Should "religious" organizations be exempt from otherwise generally applicable laws? Meanwhile, efforts to reform the nation's immigration laws have been stuck in gridlock for years. The second half of the course will look at leaders in action, charting the efforts of politicians, intellectuals, and grassroots activists to shape the worlds in which they live. Polarization. Readings and discussions provide a view on the past and ongoing use of media in the shaping of popular knowledge, collective actions, and public policies. By the early 21st century, the city had largely met these challenges and was once again one of the most diverse and economically vital places on earth-but also one marked by profound inequality. The course is designed to teach political science majors the nuts, and maybe also the bolts, of social science research. Class will be driven primarily by discussion. This class investigates one of the most polarizing and relevant issues of our time: the politics of migration. This course will examine the political underpinnings of inequality in American cities, with particular attention to the racialization of inequality. In addition to active class participation, students will be expected to write a 5-page proposal for a research paper on a leader of their choice, a 10-page research paper, an in-class midterm exam, and a cumulative, in-class final exam. We first engage with the treaty's content and exclusions, next examine the incentives it provides states and criminals, and last assess the way that geopolitical and climate change create new opportunities and constraints for states, firms, international organizations, and activists. Have some periods of American democratic politics been more amenable to particular kinds of leadership than others? In ways often obscure to users, they structure communication or conduct in social media, education, healthcare, shopping, entertainment, dating, urban planning, policing, criminal sentencing, political campaigns, government regulation, and war. How do religion and politics interact? Particular attention will be given to the modern liberal tradition and its critics. will begin by surveying institutional constraints confronting contemporary political leaders: globalization, sclerotic institutions, polarization, endemic racism, and a changing media environment, among others. We consider how this history confirms or undermines influential views about U.S. foreign relations and about international relations generally.
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