This course introduces students to the broad arena of international studies. It explores the roots, consequences of various challenges in the contemporary world of international affairs. The topics are interdisciplinary touching upon a wide range of subjects, such as political studies, demography, environmental studies, food studies, security studies, etc. Four interrelated themes, global interactions, the tensions produced by these interactions, the global forces that influence those interactions, and various internal and external dynamics that shape those interactions will be discussed. The course is a perfect introduction to any student interested in a career in international arena, international organizations, or global business or politics.