PO341 Latin America
This course presents an overview of the central ideas that have shaped America’s foreign policy from the Revolutionary period to the present day. In order to give students a better understanding of contemporary politics, the course will give particular attention to the legacy of the Cold War, the War on Terror, and questions surrounding globalization. Themes to be considered may include America’s commitment to "universal" natural rights, the tension between the liberal and realist schools of thought, and the phenomenon of "nation building." Offered in alternate years.
Cross Listed Courses
HI331