Diplomacy & International Relations

This course is designed to help students succeed in the College of Law and International Relations by focusing on and improving students'92 legal writing skills. Students will improve their Arabic writing by learning proper grammar, punctuation, and word choice. Through various readings and writing exercises, students will learn how to structure arguments, explain the law, and organize information for a variety of legal documents. Students will become more proficient legal writers through both formative and summative assessments. By receiving and providing feedback, students will gain confidence in their written communication skills.

Introduction to Law is designed to give students an overview of the law and the legal system. This course will provide students with an overview of legal concepts, procedures, terminology and current issues in law including constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law, contracts, family law, renters and landlords, real estate, employment law and wills, trusts and probate. The course is also designed to develop the student'92s issue identification skills.

Define explain and illustrate the concept of Land Law, real estates and interests in land, freehold titles, buying and selling registered and unregistered land, modes of acquisition of title to land, freehold and leasehold estates, trust titles, easements, usufructuaries, contractual encumbrances, freehold covenants and Torrens land settlement and registration systems.

Introductory to learning the law, to know the scope and main divisions of Islamic Law system, to understand differences if any between Islamic Law and major legal systems and know and comprehend the meaning of law under Islamic and other systems and the place of law and its interaction within other social, normative, and behavioral sciences.

This course is an introduction to International Relations with a focus on the ‘global’ dimension of politics. It gives an overview of the history and theory of international relations, paying attention to enduring concepts and contemporary issues of global politics. Students will study concepts and issues such as the role of the state, the nation and sovereignty in the international system; how the international relations theories conceptualize power; what are the conditions for peace and the causes of war. The knowledge of these concepts and the debates they shape in the IR field form the foundation of any understanding of past and current international affairs.

This course provides an overview of the two primary branches of international law. It distinguishes between public international law, which governs the relationships between states and international organizations, covering topics like treaties, human rights, and international conflict, and private international law, which deals with cross-border legal issues between private individuals or entities, such as jurisdiction, conflict of laws, and international commercial arbitration. The course explores how these two areas interact in a globalized world, emphasizing the role of both state and non-state actors in international legal frameworks. 

This course introduces students to the process of public policy development, from identifying societal issues to designing and evaluating policies. The course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of public policy, exploring the roles of government, political actors, and institutions in shaping policy. Students will learn how policies are created, implemented, and evaluated, with a focus on policy design principles, tools, and frameworks. Key topics include the policy-making process, stakeholder analysis, regulatory frameworks, and the role of evidence and data in policy formulation. 

This course explores the evolution, objectives, and strategies of Saudi Arabia's foreign relations and diplomacy, focusing on its role within the Arab world, the Gulf region, and the international community. Students will study key aspects of Saudi foreign policy, including its interactions with major powers such as the United States, China, and regional neighbors. The course will also examine Saudi Arabia’s approach to security, economic diplomacy, humanitarian concerns, energy policy, and its role in multilateral organizations like the United Nations. With a focus on contemporary issues such as Vision 2030, the course will offer students a deep understanding of Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic strategies, challenges, and opportunities in the global political landscape.

This course explores the ethical challenges that arise in international relations and foreign policy. It provides students with the tools to critically examine the moral implications of the decisions made by state actors, international organizations, and other stakeholders in global politics. By analyzing case studies, theories of ethics, and the principles of justice, fairness, and human rights, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of ethics in shaping international diplomacy, conflict resolution, humanitarian aid, and global governance.