Chatter: Science Fiction and International Relations with Stephen Dyson

<p>Creators of science fiction movies and television shows often build worlds with at least some attention to governance systems and international (or interplanetary) political interactions. Sometimes, they develop central plot points out of national security matters, even if they play out in entirely different galaxies or dimensions. So it's not surprising that political scientist and author Stephen Dyson has spent years looking closely at how the genre influences--and, in turn, is influenced by--international relations theory and practice.</p><br><p>David Priess hosted Stephen for a conversation about the definitions of science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction; teaching international...