PubPol 510.004 The Politics of Public Policy

Politics of International Public Policy is a course designed to immerse students into the complexities of international public policy-making. Central to the course is an exploration of international security issues, defined broadly. Students will gain an understanding of how national and regional peculiarities influence political cultures, governing institutions, the landscape of stakeholders, and the strategies they employ in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. The course curriculum is structured around core concepts in foreign policy, with a special emphasis on contemporary debates surrounding international security. Topics such as interstate wars, civil wars and interventions, peacekeeping efforts, and unconstitutional changes of government are critically examined through practical case studies. This foundation will enable students to develop effective tools for informing and influencing policy decisions in a diverse and constantly changing world order. 

Faculty Expert

Kamissa Camara

Professor of practice

Dr. Kamissa Camara is a Professor of Practice in International Diplomacy at the University of Michigan. She is a scholar-practitioner with 20 years of experience in diplomacy, international affairs, democratic governance, and security across Africa. Before joining the University of Michigan, she held senior government positions in Mali and worked with international organizations in Washington, D.C., on democracy, governance, and elections.