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Robert Huber
POL S 420
Seattle Campus
Ideological, historical, and strategic components of Soviet foreign policy; Gorbachev' s "new thinking" and the collapse of the USSR; redefining post-Soviet "Russia"; Russian military and security policy; Russia and the West; Russian relations with the newly independent States.
Class description
Description: This course provides a detailed examination of Russian foreign policy after the collapse of the USSR, and of the dilemmas for the international system posed by the continuing fluidity and uncertain direction of the Russian foreign policy today. No prior coursework in Russian or Soviet politics is required; however, at least some introductory-level work in political science is highly recommended.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Assignments: Lectures and class discussion, assignment of three textbooks. Careful readings of assigned texts and vigorous class participation.
Grading: Grades in this class will be based on a midterm exam (33%), a final exam (33%), and class participation (33%). Both exams will be given in class and will consist of essay questions. All required texts are on sale at the University Book Store. Additional readings will be provided as handouts.
