The Americas
Overview
Develop an understanding of the economic development and the democratization of the Americas - Latin American, Caribbean and North America – amidst the backdrop of its multiple challenges that include economic obstacles, democratic backsliding, enduring violence, and migration. Study the region’s role within the broader global context as the world order evolves. The Americas focus area offers a policy-oriented curriculum complemented by various experiential learning opportunities such as travel to the region, speaker events, and internships.
Curriculum
The Americas Focus Area offers a robust selection of 13 classes that affords students the opportunity to gain an in-depth knowledge of the Americas across a wide array of functional areas to include politics, economics, finance, development, security & conflict, energy & the environment, and migration.
- Understanding Modern Latin American Politics
- Financial Crises and Policy Dilemmas in Emerging Markets and Latin America
- Security, Conflict, and Migration in Latin America
- Urban Economics for the Developing World: Economy, Equity, and Sustainability
- Contemporary Issues of Inter-American Relations
- Drugs, Walls and Aging Guerillas: Seminar on U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Latin America
- Energy in the Americas: Conflict, Cooperation & Future Prospects
- Politics of North American Economic Integration
- China and Latin America
- Contemporary and Evolving Policy Challenges in Latin America
- Policy Consulting Practicum
- Latin America Research Seminar/Colombia Study Trip
- Public Diplomacy and Public Opinion/Brazil Study Trip