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This module examines the international politics of Latin America, with primary emphasis on the period since the 1980s, but with attention to the legacies of earlier political, economic and strategic developments affecting the region. It does not presume a prior knowledge of international relations theory or Latin American politics, history or economics. The module employs thematic and comparative approaches as well as more specific case studies to understand how the region of Latin America can inform central analytical debates in the field of International Relations.
The module begins with an overview of key concepts and issues from the general international relations literature. It then turns to a consideration of major trends in Latin America鈥檚 international relations after 1945, with attention to developments during the Cold War; and long-term trends in relations between Latin American countries and the United States. In the second part of the module we will examine central topics in the contemporary international politics of Latin America: security, economic and political regionalism, human rights, and the foreign policies of key regional states.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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