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International Affairs

Understand the dynamics of conflict and cooperation by examining the political, military, economic, legal, and cultures relations among nations, states, international organizations, and NGOs.

Students in the Department of International Affairs examine the political, military, economic, legal, and cultural relations involving states, nations, international organizations, and NGOs, and seek to understand how they affect the prospects for conflict and cooperation. Global technologies, threats to international security, fundamentalist movements, and mounting tensions between nations, regions, and factions mean that the study of international relations is more relevant than ever. Unlike many other international relations programs that are contained within political science, Lewis & Clark’s department is free-standing, allowing students to give the discipline the depth it deserves and demands. Our coursework emphasizes foreign policy, national security, international law and organizations, international economic relations, social justice and transnational advocacy, human rights, and development in the global south.

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For anyone who is looking to get involved with research on campus, don’t be shy! The professors are wonderful and enjoy working with students.
Luca Sax BA ’22
Munich, Germany
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What I love most about my international affairs and sociology and anthropology double major is that the professors are incredibly passionate about what they teach. They are approachable, friendly, and extremely good resources.
Rocío Yao BA ’24
Cuidad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Guangzhou, China; Northglenn, Colorado, United States
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Professor Elizabeth Bennett is one of the best, most inspiring, and motivating professors I’ve ever had. I’ve learned more from her classes than any others I’ve taken, and I have already seen massive benefits in my personal life from becoming more financially literate.
Kaylee-Anna Jayaweera
Claremont, California
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