Examines various aspects of international relations. May be repeated for credit if topics are different. Topic for Spring 2024. Section A1: Technology & Global Governance. Critiques traditional state-centric approach to global governance in which international organizations such as the United Nations and World Trade Organizations develop rules which nation-states follow. Examines alternative approach, “experimental governance,” which involves using new technologies to link up local initiatives working to solve global problems.

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