Conflicts In Regional Perspective: Asia.

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines the origins of South Asian conflicts. It draws on contemporary case studies from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. Domestic developments will be covered in detail, and will also be situated in the larger context of global interactions and governance. Regional issues, such as nuclear proliferation and terrorism, are addressed, as are other contentious issues such as the status of Kashmir, the spread of identity-based conflicts, and gender-related violence.