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International Relations 101

302 CQ
69 Lessons
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    6. Introduction to Conflict vs. Cooperation
    A lesson with William Spaniel
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    Under what conditions can two parties play nice with one another? This lesson introduces the idea of conflict versus cooperation in international relations.

    Introduction to Conflict vs. Cooperation
    with William Spaniel

    Under 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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    7. Review of the Prisoner's Dilemma
    A lesson with William Spaniel
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    How can individually rational behavior lead to collectively bad outcomes? Find out in this tutorial, which reviews the prisoner's dilemma through game theory.

    Review of the Prisoner's Dilemma
    with William Spaniel

    How 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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    8. The Cult of the Offensive
    A lesson with William Spaniel
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    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.

    The Cult of the Offensive
    with William Spaniel

    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.

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    9. Why States Levy Taxes on Imported Goods
    A lesson with William Spaniel
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    Why was it so hard to establish free trade? This lesson explores how the basic principles of international relations encourage high tariffs.

    Why States Levy Taxes on Imported Goods
    with William Spaniel

    Why 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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    10. Why States Engage in Arms Races
    A lesson with William Spaniel
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    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.

    Why States Engage in Arms Races
    with William Spaniel

    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.

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