Credits:
4
Instructor:
Campus:
UCDC
Category:
Quarter Elective
Location:
Seminar 318
Description:
This course examines contemporary issues in U.S. foreign policy, focusing primarily on a series of regional case studies including U.S.-Iranian relations, the Middle East peace process, U.S. and Japan, the Koreas & East Asia and the U.S. in Central Asia (Afghanistan/Pakistan). Although the course is organized on a regional basis, we will explore a number of recurring themes including: nuclear proliferation; the problems of weak and failing states; promoting democracy and political reform; relations with China and Russia; terrorism and counterterrorism; resource competition; the importance of culture and national identity; and the economics of national security.
Course ID:
V12PS130