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POLS 5341. COGNITION, EMOTION, AND EVOLUTION IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on psychological approaches to international relations and examines how these perspectives advance the study of world politics. Approaches to be studied include: behavioral traits, trust, risk, values, personality, leadership, group decision-making, emotions, and evolutionary dynamics. These will be applied to different policy areas, including U.S. foreign policy, the use of force, and international cooperation.