IRLS343 - Government and Security of Russia

Course Code: IRLS343 Course ID: 3144 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

Explores historic, cultural, economic, and geographic traits that characterize the Russian state and shape the domestic political processes and interstate relations. Critically compares the politics, governments and orientations of post-Soviet states and other regional powers. Surveys contemporary regional issues such as ethnic conflict, nationalism and political-economic reforms, with a particular emphasis on security concerns.