32505
Advanced Seminar
International Institutions: Theory and Practice
Hannah-Aeterna Borne
Comments
Current international politics is shaped by multifaceted challenges—from economic inequalities and environmental degradation to enduring geopolitical conflicts—that highlight the necessity of global cooperation. Even when most needed, cooperation can be as difficult to navigate as the challenges it seeks to address. This course aims to explore how international institutions foster cooperation among different actors and shape the international system. Students will engage with central debates in international relations (IR) regarding the effectiveness and contested nature of these institutions. To this end, the course will introduce students to foundational IR theories, including realism, neo-liberal institutionalism, and constructivism, alongside critical perspectives such as feminism and postcolonialism. Grounded in theoretical insights, we will discuss current global challenges and explore a range of international institutions. The course is designed to develop a solid understanding of how international institutions (attempt to) facilitate cooperation. By the end, students will be equipped to critically assess various theoretical perspectives and apply them to global challenges that require transnational solutions. close
11 Class schedule
Regular appointments
Thu, 2025-04-17 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2025-04-24 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2025-05-15 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2025-05-22 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2025-06-05 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2025-06-12 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2025-06-19 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2025-06-26 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2025-07-03 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2025-07-10 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2025-07-17 14:00 - 16:00