[Salon] Speak to my Class?

["Atwood, Brian" <j_brian_atwood@brown.edu>]

Chas,

Here is the syllabus description of my September 20 class. Would you be willing to join us over Zoom and elaborate on your chapter and discuss the "world of blocs" described by Jim Goodby and Ken Weisbrode? We meet from 3 to 5:30. Could we get an hour of your time during that period? 

Brian

September 20 Policy Formulation: The Intellectual/ Ideological Context 

             The premise of more recent US foreign policy was built on the concept of a liberal world order. The end of the Cold War seemed to confirm this worldview; however, the emergence of China, the shift in Russian policy and the impact of globalization has created a new model that is gaining support among nation states, especially those that reside in the neighborhood of these two powers. Likewise, there has been a resurgence of nationalism in Europe and the United States. Many fear that nativist politicians and their supporters are undermining international institutions and democratic values. We will debate the future of liberal democracy in the context of these emerging trends. 

Readings: 

• Freeman, Chas W., Arts of Power: Statecraft and Diplomacy. “National Interests and National Concerns,” “Political Actions and Methods.” Pp 33-41.
• Goodby, James and Weisbrode, Kenneth, "Diplomacy for A World of Blocs"