The Future of Global Cooperation

With autocracy resurgent and democracy on the decline, what is the future of global cooperation? What will be the fate of global institutions built to restore and maintain peace? Why pursue global cooperation at all? This seminar examines the role of the United Nations and other international organizations in responding to transborder threats in the modern era. Case studies may include the Syrian war, the Paris Climate Accord, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and the COVID-19 pandemic. For LAW 5039, students may enroll for one unit (Section 01) or students may write a long policy memo for an additional unit of credit (Section 02). See syllabus for details. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, written assignments, and a final presentation. Permission of instructor only; enrollment is capped. Please contact the instructor for consent to enroll. Accepted students should forward instructor consent to the SLS Registrar's Office (registrar@law.stanford.edu) for a permission number to enroll in LAW 5039 in Axess. Course is cross-listed with PUBLPOL 217 and INTLPOL 217.