POLS 4260: Asian Government and Politics (Utah State University)
Course Description
From the largest democracy and autocracy today to the biggest international trade bloc, from the only active armed conflict zone between two nuclear powers to the front line where Cold War continues—all in Asia, home to 60% of the world’s population.
In this course, we dive into the dramatic political, economic, and cultural transformations of Asian societies since World War II. You will leave this class with a foundational understanding of Asia’s varied past, the analytical skills to grasp its complex present, and a fresh perspective on its dynamic future. We will discuss how Asia will impact the U.S. and the world, and prepare you for a future shaped by a growing Asian presence.
Course Syllabi: Fall 2025, Fall 2023
From the largest democracy and autocracy today to the biggest international trade bloc, from the only active armed conflict zone between two nuclear powers to the front line where Cold War continues—all in Asia, home to 60% of the world’s population.
In this course, we dive into the dramatic political, economic, and cultural transformations of Asian societies since World War II. You will leave this class with a foundational understanding of Asia’s varied past, the analytical skills to grasp its complex present, and a fresh perspective on its dynamic future. We will discuss how Asia will impact the U.S. and the world, and prepare you for a future shaped by a growing Asian presence.
Course Syllabi: Fall 2025, Fall 2023