This course introduces the foundations of South Asian politics. It tries to incorporate the scope and breadth of the literature that has defined the study of South Asia. Its orientation is toward broader issues/concepts of world politics, using South Asia as a case. Students will become familiar with several issues/concepts like the colonial legacy, state-building and democratization, security architecture, political economy and development, foreign policy and regional organizations that matter to South Asian politics. Readings and analysis will be primarily focused on India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and to a lesser extent, Afghanistan.
- Teacher: Chirasree Mukherjee