AS 191.429 - American Foreign Politics

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Johns Hopkins University

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Description:

Pre requisites: “Contemporary International Politics” or “International Politics.” Requirements include a midterm, a small paper, and a final exam. (IR) This course examines the evolution of American foreign policy since the birth of the country. It investigates why American primacy came to be, what its consequences are, and what will drive American foreign policy in the future. Attention will be given to historical analysis, grand strategy, and a range of contemporary policy issues from the rise of China to the threat of terrorism. The aim of the course is to give students the theoretical and analytical tools necessary to think critically about the past, present, and future of American foreign policy, and its implications for international relations.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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