This department analyzes political systems, behaviors, and international relationships. Comparative politics explores and compares political institutions and processes in different countries, identifying patterns and differences. International relations theory examines the frameworks that explain global interactions, from diplomacy to conflict resolution. Global governance focuses on institutions like the United Nations and World Trade Organization that govern international relations. Diplomacy and foreign policy study the strategies countries use in negotiation and treaty-making, impacting global cooperation. Conflict resolution and peace studies aim to understand the causes of conflicts and develop strategies for sustainable peace. Security studies address issues of national and international security, including defense policy and cybersecurity. Human rights and international law focus on protecting rights within a global legal framework, examining interventions, courts, and treaties. Political economy explores how political structures impact economic outcomes, especially in development and trade. Globalization and development research investigates the effects of globalization on political systems, economic growth, and cultural changes worldwide. Geopolitics studies the role of geography in political conflicts and alliances, while environmental politics examines policy responses to climate change and conservation issues. Public policy and administration address the challenges in governance and policy-making processes at local and global levels.