Kavita Khory

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116 World Politics

This course is a survey of contending approaches to the study of conflict and cooperation in world politics. Examines key concepts--including balance of power, imperialism, collective security, deterrence, and interdependence--with historical examples ranging from the Peloponnesian War to the post-cold war world. Analyzes the emerging world order.

380 The Politics of Ethnic Conflict

This seminar explores the dimensions of ethnic conflict in severely divided societies. We examine the nature of ethnic identity, the sources of group conflict, and the forms and patterns of group conflict. Case studies are selected for their contemporary importance and the different lessons that can be learned from them. A variety of approaches to address ethnic conflict is assessed. Students have the opportunity to concentrate independently on problems or cases in which they may have a special interest.

381 South Asian Politics

A comparative study of the governments and politics of the region. Consideration of the history, social structure, and colonial heritage of the region establishes the context for understanding the political framework of the seven South Asian states. Each faces critical problems of nation and state building, political participation, economic development, and resource distribution. The focus will be on political and economic development within these states, regional relations, and the involvement of outside powers in regional affairs.

385 International Security

This course focuses on the recasting of global security concerns after the end of the cold war. It pays special attention to the problems of economic and ecological security; the relationship between security and democracy; ethnic, nationalist, and regional conflicts; weapons proliferation; and the role of nuclear weapons in the post-cold war world. The course concludes with an examination of specific initiatives for achieving both common and comprehensive security.