JS 319 - Troubled Democracy

Populism, polarization, nationalism, gridlock…from Brazil to India, the Philippines to Turkey and Europe to America, democracy is in the doldrums. Are these passing troubles or is democracy in long-term decay? This course explores the full range of challenges besetting democracies and asks if there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: Juniors Only

Core: Junior Seminar

Notes: Counts as Major/Minor Elective in: Political Science and International Relations.

This course is not open to students who have taken PO-320: Topics - Troubled Democracy.