An examination of Africa's present crisis, identifying both the opportunities for, and the severe constraints upon, the political and economic transformation of selected African states, with emphasis varying from year to year, on Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Course credit exclusions: GL/POLS 3200 6.00.
Explores various dimensions of the global south, with emphasis on political-economy and development. It examines the similarities and differences between various local experiences in the global south and explores their contemporary dynamic in a historical context.
This course examines post-Second World War Central American politics in light of theories of revolution, including national and international political and social forces that explain the emergence and success or failure of revolutionary movements and counter-revolutionary offensives in the region.
Examines post-Second World War experiences of dictatorship and democratization in South America. Regional trends and specific countries (such as Brazil, Chile and Peru) are considered from a political economy perspective, including class relations, popular organizations and political institutions.
China's relationship with the outside world has been a dominant issue in its political development. This course focuses on this relationship in the post-1949 period, with emphasis on the recent open door policy and its impact on the Chinese political system.
Examines the origins and development of the modern Chinese political system. Emphasis is on the role of Mao Zedong, the post-1949 period and the reform of Chinese socialism.
Explores the issues surrounding different dimensions of conflict and security in the contemporary period. In its broadest sense, security can be understood not only in military, but also in political, economic, cultural and social terms. Several specific themes will be examined in this course, including: national liberation struggles and the rise of protracted social conflicts, […]
This course acquaints students with issues surrounding conflict and security in global politics as it has evolved over the past three centuries. It examines the history and development of war from the medieval period to the era of total war, and the main currents of thought on issues of war and peace.
Crosslisted: AP/HREQ 3800 Critically examines the relationship between Islam and human rights. Describes the state of human rights in Muslim-majority countries and debates within them and amongst Muslim minorities in liberal democracies over the compatibility of human rights claims with Islamic principles.
The economic, social and cultural roots of political change in the Caribbean from the Haitian revolution of 1791 to the Cuban revolution of 1959. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of ideologies in Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica and Trinidad.