International Politics

International Politics Spring 2023
Schedule Last Updated: 04/27/23
Date	What We'll Discuss	Assignments Due

January 1/10	Course Syllabus Additional info: NKU's tutoring center NKU's study abroad opportunities	Do not print schedule; may be subject to change Remember to regularly refresh this page There is no textbook for this class. I will provide everything you need. You might also find these resources helpful: An international relations glossary Free open source textbook If you choose to buy and follow along in the optional textbook, the posted chapters correspond with what we'll be covering at that time. We will not discuss anything specific from the textbook, nor will I specifically be referring to or referencing anything from it
1/12	Introduction	No assignment
Section I The Basics, Theories, & States
1/17	Some basics	No assignment
1/19	The Peloponnesian War	Reading: The Melian Dialogue DQs due to Canvas by 10 am *If you choose to follow along in the textbook, the posted chapter reading pages correspond with what we'll be covering at the time. Chapter 1 pp 7-14; 22-27
1/24	Theories- Realism & Liberalism	Readings: Hobbes Rousseau DQs due to Canvas by 10 am Chapter 3 pp 78-102
1/26	Theories & Kashmir	Reading: Kashmir DQs due to Canvas by 10 am If you're interested, United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan, Moderates in Kashmir, Long Way to Go in Kashmir, India-China Gunfire If you're interested-read what Hobbes (realism) and Rousseau (liberalism) say about why people create governments
1/31	The State-Sovereignty Discuss readings & video	Readings & video: About the UN video On Joining the UNSC Changing the Status Quo? (read up to interview) DQs due to Canvas by 10 am If you're interested-India, Kenya, Ireland, Mexico, Norway, the lengths countries go to
February 2/2	The State- Territory Discuss articles **review Exer 1 (due 2/14)	Readings: Rules for Outer Space Defunct Satellites Regulating Space Junk DQs due to Canvas by 10 am If you're interested, a cool article about Space Junk, more on Space Junk, and one about Japan's efforts to collect space junk; a much more in-depth look at the military aspect, and an interesting article about Nigeria's No Fly Zone, Falling CHinese Debris, Space Junk Same Problem as Climate Change?, It Came From Space, Robot Garbage Hunters, Dumping Trash on Mars!?!
2/7	The State- Population	No readings/media
2/9	The State- discuss Resources Discuss Exercise 1	Exercise 1 due to Canvas at 10 am -.25 penalty for 'briefly' late submission until 10:10 am -Latest accepted submission at 10:45 am with a 1-point penalty -no assignments will be accepted after this time since we're discussing Exercise 1 in class
2/14	The State-Finish Population and discuss Mangroves Discuss readings and media	Readings & Media Mangroves Blue Carbon Watch this video Look at this map DQs due to Canvas by 10 am If you're interested- NOAA info on Blue Carbon, video on how mangroves help the oceans, World Bank project in Indonesia, IMF debt swaps in Belize Chapter 3 pp 78-102
2/16	The State- Resources Discuss readings	Readings: Cursed are the Cheesemakers Greek Feta DQs due to Canvas by 10 am If you're interested, more on EU-MX trade pact, India wants GI label, EU's GI sales worth a bundle, US-UK dispute, recent WTO ruling, China's Belt & Road Initiative, Dibs on Basmati, another cheese dispute, and the China-Australia tiff A good source of information on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and some specific points on the situation Remember you need a Blue Book and a dark ink pen to take the exam
2/21	Finish resources	Exam 1 Study Guide
2/23	Exam 1 on Section I	Remember you need a Blue Book and a dark ink pen to take the exam
Section II Securing the State, People, & the Planet
2/28	Security & Cooperation Discuss readings	Readings & video No Rosewood of Such Virtue Trafficked Rosewood Trees Crystals DQs due to Canvas by 10 am *If you're interested, mining licensing for Madagascar, Central Asian border dispute and more, Iran's involvement; Armenia-Azerbaijan, US mediation, and France's accusation
March 3/2	Security & Cooperation Discuss readings	Readings North Korea's Weapons Tests Workers Why Sanctions are Difficult to Enforce Sanctions on Russia DQs due to Canvas by 10 am If you're interested: Global conflicts 2021 Previous sanctions on Russia and Russia's response (but the reality is, Russians want European cheese) Russia's Kavaz-2020 war games Iran wants to partner with China Conflict in Yemen Latest weapons tests and new US sanctions, April 1, 2022 Japan's response, April 1, 2022 In-depth background on N Korea N Korea wants sanctions eased N. Korea Parking Tickets UN Sanctions on NK-comprehensive overview of the 12 UN Resolutions passed regarding NK UN Investigation of NK China's Violations NK's Coal Exports Why sanctions are difficult to enforce Assessment of Kim Jung Un's Decade of Rule Legal analysis of sanctions on Russia
3/7 & 3/9	No Classes- Spring Break	Do something fun!
3/14	Security & Cooperation Discuss readings	Readings A Charred Harvest DQs due to Canvas by 10 am If you're interested Finland & NATO Echoes of the Sudetenland Just Visiting War with Sweden? a more detailed video about the beginning of the Arab Spring more on terrorism in the Sahel (in French) Why sanctions are difficult to enforce UNSOM report on Somalia UN Support for Somali, more about it The Unintended Consequences Chapter 5 161-167 (except p. 165); Chapter 6
3/16	International Law	Watch film
3/21	International Law	Finish film
3/23	International Law Discuss film and reading	Reading: Mercury Agreement DQs due to Canvas by 10 am Chapter 5 145-153 If you're interested, UN on Small Arms
3/28	International Law Discuss articles	Readings: A Line in the Sea and Force Majeure DQs due to Canvas by 10 am *If you're interested, here are more worthwhile articles: Small Reef, Big Problems, SCS Ruling, US Navy over SCS; The Nine-Dash Line, Bolivia's claim and the official ICJ ruling (and in plainer English), US & UK in the South China Sea, more on AUKUS
3/30	The Environment Discuss reading	Reading Saving Indonesia's Fisheries DQs due to Canvas by 10 am
April 4/4	The Environment Discuss readings	Readings: Fast Fashion Sustainable Wardrobes DQs due to Canvas by 10 am If you're interested: Columbia Climate School on Fashion, Fashion's Impact, Sustainability Act, NY's bill, A Year without Buying Stuff
4/6	The Environment Discuss reading	Reading Saving the Planet (if you hit a paywall pdf ) DQs due to Canvas by 10 am If you're interested Fishing, garbage problems Liberia, plastic bottles
4/11	Human Security & Development Discuss videos and articles	Readings & videos Hero Rats and Hero Rats and Hero Rats III The Lucky Fish (if you hit a paywall read this) The Lucky Fish Project DQs due to Canvas by 10 am If you're interested, TED talk about hero rats, and in Cambodia and another, APOPO, rats abroad, build your own light, Mo Ibraham Foundation, Survey on Global Poverty Also, Olivia sent this video I thought you might also want to see about a 'Guerrila Gardener' after our food dicsussion Ch 7
4/13	Diplomacy & Negotiation I'm at a conference Complete Exercise 2	Exercise 2 due at 12:05 pm -.25 penalty for 'briefly' late submission until 12:10 pm -Latest accepted submission at 12:45 pm with a 1-point penalty. No papers will be accepted after this time. *If you're interested, The History of OPEC, recent OPEC decisions Chapter 4- pp 119-132
4/18	Human Security & Development Discuss videos and articles	Readings & videos: The Original Bottle Bulb New & Improved Bottle Bulbs (if you hit a paywall pdf ) World Toilet Day video and article DQs due to Canvas by 10 am If you're interested, TED talk about hero rats, and in Cambodia and another, APOPO, rats abroad, build your own light, Mo Ibraham Foundation, Survey on Global Poverty Remember you need a NEW Blue Book and a dark ink pen to take the exam Ch 9
4/20	Diplomacy & Negotiation Discuss Exer 2	No reading assignments Exam 2 Study Guide
4/25	Exam 2	Remember to bring Blue Book and a pen
4/27	Wrap-up session	In-class activity for Exercise 3 *If you submit Exercise 3 by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 12/13, you will get +1 point on the assignment.
May 5/4	Final Exam Time is Thursday 10:10-12:10	There is no final exam. Instead, Exercise 3 is due via Canvas no later than 12:10, the end of your scheduled exam time. -.5 penalty for 'briefly' late submission until 12:25 pm -Latest accepted submission at 11 pm with a 2-point penalty. No papers will be accepted after this time.