International Relations Transnational Pressures Facing the Nation-State

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Description:

This unit looks at how international relations were understood after World War II and how they have changed since 1990 with the demise of communism and the dismantling of a bipolar world. Students examine transnational pressures that have already begun altering the status of the nation-state and will likely continue to do so. Students study each topic presented in this unit from a variety of perspectives based on the views of experts in the field of international relations, government sources, and news articles.

Activities:

Students enhance their skills of research, essay writing, interviewing, persuasive speaking, debate, and analysis by examining transnational pressures and trying to devise creative but viable solutions. By engaging in a variety of activities and simulations, students better understand how countries interact with each other, how government positions are formulated, and why compromise is a necessity in international relations. Ultimately, students become better equipped to analyze and articulate government positions on world problems, more globally aware, and better prepared to be responsible citizens.