POS 355 Internat'l Relat Pacific Rim

This course will examine both the theory and practice of international relations within the evolving Pacific Rim region. Students will explore such transborder issues as nuclear proliferation, environmental regulations, and economic development as well as topics of regionalism and human rights. The course will highlight the foreign policies of specific countries such as Japan, the Peoples' Republic of China, and members of ASEAN. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement. Prerequisite: POS 171 (IR)