The importance of South Asia to American foreign and security policy
concerns is no longer at question. Questions of terrorism, nuclear
proliferation, inter-state war and ethnic conflict all stalk this
part of the world. This course will focus on all these topics. Apart
from regular class lectures the students will benefit from the
expertise a number of prominent individuals who will be visiting
campus under the aegis of the India Studies Program.
All students will be expected to take a mid-term and a final
examination.