PO691F/PO489: Global Political Economy in Turbulent Times (Winter 2027)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, Canada

Location Waterloo, Ontario
Job Type Part-time
Posted June 04, 2026

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The (mostly) open, liberal international economy constructed since World War II is widely seen to be facing an existential crisis. The election of Donald Trump, the rise of populism in Europe, the growing power of non-western states (most notably China), and the COVID-19 pandemic have changed the contours of world politics. This course explores contemporary trends in the global political economy and the prospects for significant conflict and transformation in the years to come.

Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: PhD 
Qualifications – Required Discipline: Political Science; International Political Economy background or experience teaching International Political Economy preferred 
Salary: $10 212.40 (C.A. article 25.2) 
Application Deadline: June 12 2026

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