Columbia International Affairs Online
CIAO DATE: 4/5/2008
Shared Knowledge, Joint Pursuits: International Relations Beyond the Age of Information
March 2007
The New School Graduate Program in International Affairs
Abstract
This paper offers an initial attempt to examine international relations (IR) in light of the ongoing information revolution and recent developments in knowledge sharing and educational instruction. Chiefly, it argues for a greater appreciation of the way in which knowledge and learning are shaping the security agenda and the course of international affairs. It urges the IR and security community to make greater use of open learning environments and open source methodologies as a means of knowledge creation, acquisition and delivery. Finally, it advocates the teaching and cultivation of new skills for individuals working in international affairs.
