INTL2520 · International Studies
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
The Holy See maintains interests in every corner of the globe and a striking political influence in the world today. Foreign governments value the impact that partnerships with the Holy See produce for common foreign policy priorities. In this course, students will learn how the Holy See engages with other nations and international organizations on global and regional issues. They will explore its foreign policy priorities and the mechanics of such engagement. The course is taught by a former U.S. diplomat to the Holy See from the point of view of the practitioner, focusing on the day-to-day diplomacy of the most recent pontificates. The course begins with a short introduction to the practice of diplomacy with an emphasis on the U.S. Foreign Service.
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4.6 / 5
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Challenge
4.6 / 5
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Attendance
4.8 / 5
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Assignments
4.8 / 5
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Weekly effort
~4
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Spring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 section