History
- Taught by Renowned Historians
- Explores the Impact of the Past on the Present
- Examines Political and Economic Systems
In order to understand today’s challenges and conflicts, one must examine the causes and contexts that have created these crises. These courses offer perspective on the ways in which colonization, empire building, and great nation conflicts of the 20th century and earlier have had a lasting impact on today’s world. Additional courses examine the evolution of today’s political and economic systems into their present form.
This semester, study from anywhere in the world in the safety and comfort of your home through online or remote instruction.
The Crisis of Security: Global Politics from the End of the Cold War to the Present
In 1991 the world witnessed the triumph of Liberal Democracy with the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. This was the Age of...
The United States: The World's Liberal Hegemon, But Why?
The United States is seen by its friends and enemies as the world’s liberal hegemon, the "cop." But why the United States? What...
Critical Issues and Careers in Global Affairs
Apply for this Summer 2024 course here. Thinking about grad school? Considering an impactful career in the global arena? Spend two...
Politics and Leadership in a Changing Middle East
This course will look at the historical and ideological legacies that influence politics and leadership in the Middle East. It will cover the...
Human Rights and Development
A rights-based approach to development has become increasingly central in explaining and addressing the underlying issues related to economic,...
A Holistic Look at Iran: Economics, Religion, Politics, and More
Take a holistic look at the various aspects of Iran: environment, ethnolinguistic composition, religious proclivities, economics, and politics.
Spies at War: Fact vs. Fiction
Register for this Fall 2023 course on the new NYU SPS Academy of Lifelong Learning website. World War II was a critical challenge...
The American Presidency: Fact vs. Fiction
American presidents are among the most glamourized and villainized, mythologized and fictionalized government figures in the world. Yet the...
Espionage: Fact vs. Fiction
Taught by a veteran intelligence professional, this course separates myth from reality in the field of espionage.