POLS 387 Current Issues in American Forgn Policy

The world and U.S. foreign policy have changed dramatically in recent years. This course provides an introduction to contemporary U.S. foreign policy in this changing world by reviewing American policy prior to 2001, detailing recent changes in the international environment and their implications for the United States, debating contemporary foreign policy issues, and looking to the future. Topics to be discussed include the war on terror, American efforts to promote democracy around the world, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and dealing with an emerging China. Prerequisite: POLS 180 or 241 or 282 or HIST 334 or consent of the instructor. Meets: SNO. Scheduled: Alternating years.

Credits

Cross Listed Courses

POLS 587

Attributes

May be used for major requirement
May be used for minor requirement
Meets social science requirement

Distribution

N, O, S