Marcel H's Enrolled Lessons
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4 minFREEPolitical Science lessonFree3 CQ
Let’s talk about international relations! In this introductory lesson, take a look at the syllabus for this extensive political science series.
with William SpanielLet’s talk about international relations! In this introductory lesson, take a look at the syllabus for this extensive political science series.
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5 minFREEPolitical Science lessonFree3 CQ
Who is sovereign over sovereign states? Nobody! Learn how, without a unified ruler, the stage for international relations is based on anarchy.
with William SpanielWho is sovereign over sovereign states? Nobody! Learn how, without a unified ruler, the stage for international relations is based on anarchy.
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10 minFREEPolitical Science lessonFree6 CQ
Who are the major actors in international relations? Learn how entities like the United States and Russia came to exist through the principle of sovereignty.
with William SpanielWho are the major actors in international relations? Learn how entities like the United States and Russia came to exist through the principle of sovereignty.
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8 minFREEPolitical Science lessonFree5 CQ
What does it mean for X to cause Y? Learn the difference between proximate causes and underlying causes in this lesson on international relations.
with William SpanielWhat does it mean for X to cause Y? Learn the difference between proximate causes and underlying causes in this lesson on international relations.
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7 minFREEPolitical Science lessonFree4 CQ
In the anarchic world of international relations, how can we predict and explain outcomes? Learn how to apply game theory to political science in this lesson.
with William SpanielIn the anarchic world of international relations, how can we predict and explain outcomes? Learn how to apply game theory to political science in this lesson.
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6 minFREEPolitical Science lessonFree4 CQ
Under what conditions can two parties play nice with one another? This lesson introduces the idea of conflict versus cooperation in international relations.
with William SpanielUnder what conditions can two parties play nice with one another? This lesson introduces the idea of conflict versus cooperation in international relations.
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6 minFREEPolitical Science lessonFree4 CQ
How can individually rational behavior lead to collectively bad outcomes? Find out in this tutorial, which reviews the prisoner's dilemma through game theory.
with William SpanielHow can individually rational behavior lead to collectively bad outcomes? Find out in this tutorial, which reviews the prisoner's dilemma through game theory.
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9 minFREEPolitical Science lessonFree5 CQ
Why did World War I start? Through the lens of this major event in international relations history, learn how preemptive decision can lead to massive war.
with William SpanielWhy did World War I start? Through the lens of this major event in international relations history, learn how preemptive decision can lead to massive war.
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8 minFREEPolitical Science lessonFree5 CQ
Why was it so hard to establish free trade? This lesson explores how the basic principles of international relations encourage high tariffs.
with William SpanielWhy was it so hard to establish free trade? This lesson explores how the basic principles of international relations encourage high tariffs.
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5 minFREEPolitical Science lessonFree3 CQ
Why do states stockpile weapons and never use them? This lesson explains how the prisoner's dilemma contributes to the decision to engage in arms races.
with William SpanielWhy do states stockpile weapons and never use them? This lesson explains how the prisoner's dilemma contributes to the decision to engage in arms races.