Tracks
The ISS program offers a variety of academic tracks for students who wish to focus their studies on a specific topic. These tracks are optional, informal, and designed to provide additional guidance in selecting courses that align with students' interests. Tracks do not need to be declared and will not appear on your diploma.
Conflict
Examine contemporary armed conflicts, including terrorism and civil war, as well as nonviolent conflicts and protest movements.
Courses
- POL 511A - The Psychology of Group Conflict and Cooperation
- POL 516A - Strategic Nonviolent Conflict
- POL 519 - Terrorism and Counterterrorism
- POL 520A - How Terrorism Ends
- POL 530A - Dynamics of Civil Wars
- POL 547A - Crime & Violence in Latin America
- POL 569A - Armed Conflict
Eurasia
Examine the issues, challenges, and opportunities facing countries and institutions across Eurasia.
Courses:
- POL 542A - European Politics and Society
- POL 548A - Politics and Security in Central Asia
- POL 551 - Russian Foreign and Security Policy
- POL 556A - Issues in Cybersecurity and Cyberwar
- POL 557A - The Politics of Cybersecurity
- POL 559A - Democracy Promotion Policy in the MENA Region
- POL 564 - International Relations of East Asia
- POL 567A - Emerging Powers in the Global System
- POL 588A - The Politics of Energy Security
Global
Survey the historical trajectories, challenges, and opportunities facing regions around the world.
Courses:
- POL 521A - Transnational Organized Crime and National Security
- POL 540A - Global Political Economy
- POL 567A - Emerging Powers in the Global System
- POL 582A - International Law and Organizations
- POL 583A - Global Health Security
- POL 588A - The Politics of Energy Security
- POL 589A - Arming the State: The Global Arms Trade
Latin America
Explore the key opportunities, challenges, and dynamics facing the countries of Latin America.
Courses:
- POL 523A - Immigration and Border Security
- POL 547A - Crime & Violence in Latin America
- POL 562A - Natural Resources and International Security in Latin America
- POL 580A - National and Civil Security in Mexico
Non-Traditional Threats
Examine non-traditional security threats related to resources and the environment, health, human rights, and the global economy.
Courses:
- PA 561A - Climate, Policy, and Security
- POL 540A - Global Political Economy
- POL 553A - Media and International Affairs
- POL 558A - Politics in the Digital Age
- POL 561A - Concepts of Human Rights and Security
- POL 562A - Natural Resources and International Security in Latin America
- POL 563A - Gender and International Security
- POL 583A - Global Health Security
- POL 588A - The Politics of Energy Security
Technology & Security
Learn about cybersecurity and cyberwar, as well as the role of technology in disseminating information and serving as a new arena for political debate and change.
Courses:
- POL 553A - Media and International Affairs
- POL 556A - Issues in Cybersecurity and Cyberwar
- POL 557A - The Politics of Cybersecurity
- POL 558A - Politics in the Digital Age
- POL 578A - Geospatial Intelligence
- POL 589A - Arming the State: The Global Arms Trade
U.S. Foreign Policy
Gain insight into the international forces and domestic factors that shape the foreign policy of the United States.
Courses:
- POL 554A - Constitutional Law and American Foreign Policy
- POL 555 - American Foreign Policy
- POL 559A - Democracy Promotion Policy in the MENA Region
- POL 579 - Intelligence and U.S. National Security
- POL 581A - Domestic Politics and U.S. Foreign Policy