Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Center for International Security and Cooperation Stanford University


CISAC Courses


Behind the Headlines: An Introduction to Contemporary South Asia

Course number(s): IPS 264
Offered Fall quarter in the 2010-2011 academic year

Instructors
Anja Manuel - CISAC Visiting Scholar

Introduction to South Asia. Historical forces that shaped the region: diverse religions and ethnicities, geography, and colonialism. Recent history and current state of the region: rise of the Taliban and Al Qaeda in Afghanistan; Pakistan's government, military, and mullahs; U.S. intervention in Afghanistan, its relationship with Pakistan, and its policy shift toward India; regional problems and opportunities amongst neighboring countries; and the economic and political rise of India.

Level
Graduate

Units
3-5

Department
International Policy Studies
School of Humanities and Sciences



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