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This course explores the politics and international relations of East Asia. We will examine several contemporary issues including the rise of China and shifts in the balance of power, US engagement and military alliances, nuclear weapons development in North Korea, Taiwan sovereignty, and maritime disputes in the East and South China Seas. We will also analyze several current economic trends and problems including the political implications of economic integration, ongoing trade wars, and China’s domestic politics. In examining contemporary issues in East Asia, we will look to international relations theory to gain insight into the root causes and potential solutions to these problems.