Do you find yourself yearning for the skills and techniques necessary to become a global problem-solver? This course provides students an overview of major global issues and uses real-world examples and assessments to build the skills necessary to solve such multi-faceted international problems. We focus on major global issues, divided into three broad categories: conflict, security, and terrorism; globalization and the international economy; and international human rights and justice. The class attempts not only to understand these problems but also to develop solutions. Develop briefing skills, research skills and presentation skills as you complete assignments that emulate activities of a professional policy analyst. Learn different techniques for analyzing complicated fact scenarios and understanding complex legal regimes. Use peer group settings to hone your research and lobbying proficiency. By the end of the semester, you will know how to construct reasoned solutions to intractable problems and have the skills and confidence necessary to present your ideas in a compelling way. For the term project, students choose an issue of international significance and craft a potential solution before presenting their findings in both oral and written formats.