The Governance and International Politics of World Regions

Harvard FAS

This class investigates patterns of interaction, integration, and identity construction in contemporary world regions; political, economic, and cultural explanations for why outcomes vary across regions; and regions as competitive arenas and proving grounds for established and rising powers. In addition to general and theoretical questions, the course will consider the experience of specific regions, including Europe, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, South America, the Caribbean,…