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The coming year will be an unusual period of change and challenge in international political leadership—the United States will have a new president, China will select a new group of top government leaders, major adjustments in leadership of the European Union are likely, Putin’s position will be under intense stress from growing economic and political pressures, and changes to Brazil’s leadership are probable considering the current turmoil. In addition, leadership changes can be expected in key Middle Eastern and African countries. There already are new leaders in Canada and Australia, as well as in several nations in the Asia-Pacific (i.e., South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Taiwan). In South Asia, fresh state and local leaders are confronting existing office-holders. There also will be a new secretary general of the UN. New leaders inevitably bring different policies, objectives, and approaches. How will these changes affect international politics and the global agenda? Will there be significant transformations in the policies and objectives of major nations? What will be the impact on global power? Will there be greater international cooperation or confrontation? Who will be the winners and losers? How will all this affect America’s position in the world? This course will discuss these and other critical issues in the context of current affairs.
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