Academics

POLI 252H International Organizations and Global Issues with a focus on the European Union, 3 credits

Professor Katie Shanahan Lindner, UNC Curriculum in Contemporary European Studies

This course examines international organizations and their relationships with and impact upon international politics, international law, and selected global issues with a particular focus on the European Union.

Course Themes

• Background & Foundation: History of the EU, Role of EU Institutions, Shared values, EU vs Member State Competences.
• Current state of the EU-US relationship.
• Policy areas of focus: migration, democracy, climate, trade, foreign affairs, security and defense.
• Current critical issues will guide the Model EU simulation agenda.