U.S. strategy is currently undergoing a sweeping reappraisal due to changing technology and the resulting debate provides insight into making and implementing national security policy. Travel will be an essential feature of the course and students must be prepared for additional expenses associated with transportation and housing. International Politics Post-World War II international political system. Comparative Politics Various types of political systems, including liberal democracies, current and former communist systems, and mixed systems of the developing world. Seminar in International Relations and Comparative Government Examination of a particular topic or issue in international relations or in comparative government.
Content varies from year to year.
Offered subject to availability of faculty. In-country study of Brazil, a newly industrializing country that is attempting to make the transition from authoritarian military rule to constitutional democracy. When taught in Brazil, registration entails additional costs. Political Economy of Developing Countries Political-economic systems of selected developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Normally the course will focus on Latin America.