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These are times of much uncertainty in global political and world affairs. Major democracies, such as America, Western Europe, Japan, and India have serious economic concerns; Russia and China have unsure political prospects; and leading non-Western nations (Turkey, Brazil, Egypt) have had unexpected upheavals. There are continuing Middle East tensions, concerns about nuclear issues in Iran and North Korea, internal disruptions in Africa, etc. Are these essentially local situations or are they inter-related signs indicating a new international era? Is a new balance of power unfolding? Are historic fault lines emerging as current hot spots? Are modern technologies (e.g., electronic communications) driving current crises? How will these situations evolve and impact on the global condition? Will confrontation between nations increase or compromise and cooperation prevail? Who will be winners and losers? How will America's position be affected? This course will focus on these and other key issues in the context of current world events.
