This course will review the existing methodologies and techniques of risk assessment in both country-specific and global environments. It will also seek to design better ways of assessing and evaluating risk factors for business and public diplomacy in the increasingly globalized context of economy and politics wherein the role of the state is being challenged and redefined.

Professor: Kathleen J. Hancock
Prerequisite: LAIS 100; At least one IPE 300- or 400-level course and permission of instructor
Pre- or Co-requisite: SYGN 200
Semester Hours: 3