U.S.-Latin America Relations: History, Power, and Politics

This course explores both sides of the U,S.-Latin American relationship, tracing its development over time and analyzing its current challenges. Throughout the course, students will integrate U.S. and Latin American perspectives. We will explore questions including: what interests and objectives shape U.S. policy towards Latin America? What interests and objectives have shaped Latin American states' policies towards the U.S.? How have non-governmental actors in both the U.S. and Latin America influenced international relations across the Western Hemisphere? Ultimately, the course will analyze continuity and changes in the complex, often tense relationships within the Western Hemisphere from the Monroe Doctrine to the Trump Corollary on issues varying from intervention, trade, immigration, and democracy.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 0

You'll walk away with

• Knowing how to analyze the historical legacies and their impact on Latin America - U.S. relations today
• Having discussed and assessed the ideologies and influences on politics in Latin America both historically and today
• Understanding the relationship between social movements the transnational diffusion of ideas across the Western Hemisphere

Ideal for

• Professionals seeking to work in Latin American markets
• Students interested in the changes in the region