US - Latin American Relations

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US-Latin American Relations: This course explores the central issues in US-Latin American relations: national security, economic integration, immigration and drugs. We will examine each from the perspectives of both the US and Latin America, seeking to understand the domestic and international determinants of US policies toward Latin America, as well as the consequences of these policies for the region. The course begins with a brief history of US policy towards Latin America. No prerequisite. (Offered as needed)