POLI 488 - Politics and International Relations of South Asia

(3.00)

Overview of the politics and international relations of South Asia, a region that includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives. Topics covered include the history of the region, covering the British colonial period, the awakening of nationalism in the late 19th century, the independence movements of the early 20th century and the formation of newly independent polities at midcentury; processes of political and economic development; significant issues in South Asia’s international politics, including India-Pakistan relations, Kashmir, the foreign policies of regional actors, nuclear proliferation, Afghanistan’s long war, ethnic conflict, transnational terrorism, and U.S. foreign policy in the region. Recommended Preparation: POLI 280 or junior standing.

Course ID: 56363
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture