PO 228 - East Asian Politics

This survey course studies the forces of change and continuity in the political systems of East (China, Japan, and the Koreas) and Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, and Burma). The class focuses on the historical forces that shaped the distribution of power and social structures within Asian societies. It will show how the unique set of political institutions affect the prospects for contemporary democratization and economic development.

Four credits.