IPS 264:
Behind the Headlines: An Introduction to Contemporary South Asia
Introduction to South Asia. Analyzes historical forces that shaped the region, recent history and current state of key countries: the economic and political rise of India; rise of the Taliban and Al Queda in Afghanistan; Pakistan's government, military, and mullahs; and China's impact on the region. nnExplores U.S. policy in depth: U.S. intervention in- and upcoming withdrawal from - Afghanistan, U.S. relations with Pakistan and its policy shift toward India, with implications for the strategic balance in Asia. nnSatisfies the IPS policy writing requirement.
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