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This course examines the growth of multiple foreign policy trajectories in Russia and the former Soviet republics since 1991. Russian foreign policy is increasingly perceived as a threat to the West, often reminiscent of the Cold War pattern of tense global rivalry. How did the optimism of a decade ago turn into this pessimistic assessment What are the dynamics behind Russian foreign policy Who is in control of policymaking of one of the largest energy exporters in the world Is the new Russian assertiveness simply a response to declining Russian prestige and power, or are there other explanatory models This course will also examine why post-Soviet Eurasian republics have sometimes assisted Russian aims but at the same time often frustrated Moscow with divergent foreign policy paths. Comparisons will be made to regional state systems and foreign policy cultures in post-colonial Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Europe, among others. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 103 or 104. 1.00 units, Lecture
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A study of the structure and politics of the American Congress. This course examines the relationship between Congress members and their constituents; the organization and operation of Congress; the relationship between legislative behavior and the electoral incentive; and the place of Congress in national policy networks. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 102. 1.00 units, Lecture
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An examination of the success and failure of the various theories of economic and political developments which have been pursued in the post-colonial era; specific case studies will deal with examples from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 103 or 104. 1.00 units, Lecture
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A survey of American administrative practices. This course will use a textbook and a casebook to analyze and evaluate major administrative problems and policies. Particular attention will be given to the similarities and differences between public and private agencies. Students will use theoretical readings to prepare an analysis of a particular public or private organization. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 102. 1.00 units, Lecture
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This course examines the sources and impact of international law: how it is made and implemented, why states comply with it, and what future it has in a globalizing world. In surveying the field, we cover a broad spectrum of topics, including the use of force and emerging developments in international criminal law. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 104. 1.00 units, Lecture
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This course will cover the theory and practice of voting in Western democratic societies. Among the topics covered will be the impact of electoral systems, sociological and psychological explanations of voting behavior, and the meaning of the vote for the voter and for the political system in which he/she participates. Prerequisite: C- or better Political Science 102 or 103. 1.00 units, Lecture
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An analysis and evaluation of decisions of courts (and related materials) dealing principally with freedom of expression and equal protection of the laws. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 102, Public Policy 201or Public Policy 202 or Permission of Instructor. 1.00 units, Lecture
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No Course Description Available. Prerequisite: Political Science 103. 1.00 units, Lecture
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With the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the subsequent break-up of the Soviet Union, the problems of the entire region have taken on new dimensions. In this course we will examine these issues in a comparative framework, including the creation of a multi-party system, the conversion to a market-driven economy, the resurgence of nationalism as well as ethnic conflicts within and between states. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 103 or 104. 1.00 units, Lecture
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Analysis of the meaning and uses of key concepts such as freedom, justice, and authority in the writings of political theorists and in recent political disputes. Readings from the standard texts in political theory and from contemporary analysts. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 105 or Permission of the Instructor. 1.00 units, Lecture
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