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Seminar in Political Philosophy.  A survey of political ideologies. The course begins by tracing the lineage of liberal democracy from Ancient Greece to modern conceptions of democracy. It then considers theoretical and political responses to this lineage, from within and out of the tradition.

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Politics Through Popular Fiction and Short Stories

Examination of the definition, causes and organization of terrorist activity, along with key domestic and international counter- and anti-terrorism responses. Special emphasis on challenges and opportunities to the scientific study of terrorism.

The principles and machinery of the conduct of American foreign relations, with emphasis on the Departments of State and Defense, and an analysis of the major foreign policies of the United States.

This class will take place in a seminar-like format.

The goal of this class is to give you an introduction to the relationship between politics and economics in the developing world.

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This class exploreS the politics of civil war (and civil war studies).

Seminar