Units: 5
Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; written work, 2 hours; extra reading, 1 hour
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Prerequisites: POSC 020 or POSC 020H; restricted to class level standing of junior, or senior; or consent of instructor
Description: Examines contemporary Russian foreign policy. Emphasizes historical legacies, competing perspectives on the policy process, and evaluation of Russia’s policies with key countries. Utilizes various international relations theories and concepts to aid in understanding Russian foreign policy.
Credit: Credit is awarded for one of the following POSC 153S or POSC 153.