Understand how Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism and other theories explain power, cooperation and international conflict.

The BRICS is a diplomatic coalition that fosters cooperation among its members and operates collectively on the world stage.

A treaty normally moves through negotiation, adoption, authentication, consent to be bound, publication and entry into force.

Power is the ability to influence another actor's actions or decisions. It depends upon various factors and can assume a multitude of forms.

The Big Stick policy was Theodore Roosevelt’s approach of negotiating while keeping U.S. military power ready, especially in Latin America.

APEC is a regional economic forum focused on promoting economic growth, prosperity and integration in the Asia-Pacific.

Understand the English School view of international society, order and justice in an anarchic world of sovereign states.

Hard power is coercive influence that makes resistance costly or compliance useful in military and economic bargaining.

Understand how the IAEA promotes the peaceful use of nuclear technology and uses safeguards and inspections to check for signs of diversion to military purposes.