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