Topics and public policies related to interactions between states and non-state actors, such as armed conflict management or international institutions. Topics vary year to year; see www.politics.ubc.ca/courses. One section (3 credits) reserved for fourth-year International Relations Majors. Restricted to students in fourth-year standing or above.

The relationship between politics, economics, and development. The role of the state, political institutions, economic policy, and foreign aid in development strategies. Restricted to students in fourth-year standing or higher.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

An important topic involving politics, policies, and political systems around the world including, for example, ethnic politics, development, and the growth and erosion of democracy. Topics vary year to year; see www.politics.ubc.ca/courses. Restricted to students in fourth-year standing or higher.

Exploration of contemporary terrorism as a contested area of understanding and as a social construct. Includes origins and motives, evolution of terrorist groups, strategies and tactics, and anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism responses. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Multinational corporations and the state in the contemporary international system, including the impact of multinationals and foreign direct investment on governments, societies, and industry. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 110, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.