POLS 587 Current Issues in American Foreign 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.
PRQ: One of the following: POLS 180, POLS 241, POLS 282, or HIST 334 or consent of the instructor.
Scheduled: Alternating years.
Cross Listed Courses
POLS 387
Attributes
- May be used for major requirement
- May be used for minor requirement
- Meets social science requirement