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Document Type
Syllabus
Publication Date
Fall 8-25-2025
Abstract
The continent of Asia is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. The continent also hosts some of the oldest interstate conflicts, ranging from disputed borders to nuclear proliferation. This course examines the sources of insecurity and conflict in Asia. The course focuses on several interstate and regional conflicts: the Kashmir Conflict between India and Pakistan, nuclear proliferation on the Korean Peninsula, the South China dispute, and the China-Taiwan relations. Although some of these disputes remain latent as of now, they have the potential to turn into outright regional wars with catastrophic consequences for the region and potentially for international peace and security. North Korea’s nuclear and long-range missile development, China’s opposition to Taiwan’s pursuit of independence, the dispute between China and regional states over the sovereignty of the South China Sea, and Pakistan’s longstanding dispute with India are major concerns not just for the regional states but also for the United States and other global powers. Students will study a variety of different approaches, including theoretical debates about security, the confluence of domestic and international politics, and the role of political, economic, and military factors in shaping conflict and cooperation in Asia.
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