Post-Soviet Geopolitics
Examine the major geopolitical issues in the post-Soviet space, including the history of formation of ethnic and cultural identities, nation-building, and challenges to the regional development. Consider the influences of the 'new world order' on the former Soviet Union republics and their political, demographic, and socio-economic patterns, with special attention on the development of foreign relations by the newly independent countries with their neighbors. Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 388 (Topic: Post-Soviet Geopolitics) and 388 (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Prerequisites & course information
Examine the major geopolitical issues in the post-Soviet space, including the history of formation of ethnic and cultural identities, nation-building, and challenges to the regional development. Consider the influences of the 'new world order' on the former Soviet Union republics and their political, demographic, and socio-economic patterns, with special attention on the development of foreign relations by the newly independent countries with their neighbors. Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 388 (Topic: Post-Soviet Geopolitics) and 388 (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027