Special emphasis on covert action, propaganda, subversion, and intelligence. An in-depth look at major theories of imperialism J. A. Hobson's, V. I. Lenin's, and J. Schumpeter's as well as variations in the interpretation of those theories. Relationships between colonialism, neo-colonialism, and imperialism are also considered. Exploration of the major issues and theories that are offered to explain the rise of modern Japan and the political, economic, and security implications for its foreign policy behavior in today's international system. Exploration, in seminar format, of the various aspects of the relationship between the superpowers.
Special emphasis is placed on the problems of containment, strategic arms, and arms control.
Examination of policy choices, negotiating strategies, and outcomes. Individual research and seminar discussion. Seminar on analysis and comparison of foreign policy formation and conduct of selected states. Course has a geographic area emphasis and may be repeated when topic varies for a maximum of nine units. Examines African development as a context and concern for contemporary foreign policy of selected African nation-states.