IN PERSON: The U.S. is reducing its international presence in multiple areas, importantly, in foreign assistance and international organizations. Citizens committed to a world view may wish to: 1) heighten their knowledge of countries in which the U.S. was formerly quite active, and 2) understand the extent to which other actors are filling the vacuum. The course will first review the current status of U.S. foreign assistance and diplomatic affairs. The instructor and students will then explore the diversity and complexity of the so-called "global south," some 130 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific that are typically lumped together as “developing countries.” Participants will delve into the development status, history, economy, politics, culture and foreign relations of the global south collectively and of particular countries that are emerging as leaders on the world stage. The selection of countries explored will draw in part from the suggestions of class members. | Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.
Max enrollment: 25.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
