POE-374 Political Economy of Southeast Asia
This course examines political and economic
development in one of the world's most diverse
and economically dynamic regions. Students
explore how the region has transitioned from a
Cold War battlefield to a post-Cold War
marketplace. Topics range from the Vietnam War,
the Cambodian genocide, and military rule in
Myanmar (Burma) to rapid economic growth in
Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore. Major themes
cover economic development, globalization,
agrarian change, democratization and human rights.