The course explores contemporary international diplomacy. Topics include: foreign policy institutions, treaty-making processes, diplomatic protocol, logistics of negotiations and their influence on political outcomes, and the role of power, strategy and cultural differences. Students engage in realistic classroom simulations of multilateral negotiations, role-play diplomats and gain practical bargaining experience.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4201F/G; the former Political Science 4457F/G if taken in 2012-13 or 2013-14.

Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E, or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.

Extra Information: 2 hours.