This course examines definition and process of foreign policy and major theoretical approaches to Foreign Policy Analysis, including realism, liberalism and constructivism. It then introduces rational, bureaucratic, organizational and psychological models of foreign policy decision-making. It also addresses the role of media and public opinion, national security and economic issue in foreign policy. Case studies are conducted on major powers like the U.S., China, Russia, the U.K., France, Germany, Japan, and the EU.

CILO-1: Promote critical engagement with the foreign policy analysis literature by the introduction of the key concepts, theories, and methodologies. CILO-2: Analyze thoroughly on the main foreign policy decision-making models, their practical applicability, and the main international and domestic, factors affecting foreign policy decision-making. CILO-3: Integrate theory and practice through applying concepts and theories to current events and historical cases. CILO-4: Integrate theory and practice through applying concepts and theories to current events and historical cases.