U.S. Foreign Policy and Latin America

3-4 Credits

U.S. historical relationship with Central America, Caribbean and South America with emphasis on economic and military dominance. Contemporary issues such as U.S. invasions of Panama and Grenada, U.S. Cuban relations, the militarization of the “drug war,” counter-insurgency. Written analysis of competing U.S. interests across time and regions. Prerequisites: ( POLS 003 ) Attribute/Distribution: SS