COMPARATIVE POLITICS OF SOUTH ASIA

Undergraduate

This describes political developments since independence in the arc of South Asian countries from Afghanistan to Myanmar. It focuses on state-building in post-colonial societies, regional alliances and rivalries, and the salience of culture, ethnicity, and religion. The course concentrates on the politics of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, the Maldives, and the Himalayan States. PREREQUISITE: Political Science 2210 or permission of the instructor. Seminar: Three hours a week