I R306 – IR 306: U.S.-Central America Relations

The relationship between the United States and the nations of Central America is a laboratory for the increasingly complex interrelations among modern nation-states. Traditional government-to-government relations are complemented and influenced by a myriad of geographic, economic, ethnic, and even family considerations. Hierarchies of power and wealth, reinforced by the influence of multinational corporations, are clearly present in these relationships. Just as clearly, non-governmental organizations and social movements challenge these traditional players for influence over decisions. This course treats the Central American isthmus as a microcosm for understanding a twenty-first century model of international relations.

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