POLITICS 239

Democracy and Dictators: South and Southeast Asian Politics


Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for POLITICS 239.

Description

Explores the different political paths taken by states in South and South-East Asia in recent decades. The region now contains consolidated democracies, long-standing semi-authoritarian states and military-led governments. Some states have enjoyed political stability and economic growth while others have teetered on the brink of failure. This course assesses theoretical and other explanations for these different outcomes.

Availability 2017

Not taught in 2017

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

POLITICS 239: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations