This module will focus on the comparative analysis of the major political trends, actors and processes that have shaped Asian governments and politics throughout the course of the twentieth century, as well as the key issues of democratic governability confronting the region as it begins the 21st century.
The module is organized around key concepts and categories from mainstream comparative politics, and comparative methods will be used throughout to analyse the main issues. Yet the course will also demonstrate the continuing relevance of the historical, political and cultural specificities of Asian politics through its lectures, classes, and coursework. The module will focus on Asian political development, such as military rule, authoritarian breakdown, democratization, corruption, human rights and struggles to achieve democratic consolidation.
The module is organized around key concepts and categories from mainstream comparative politics, and comparative methods will be used throughout to analyse the main issues. Yet the course will also demonstrate the continuing relevance of the historical, political and cultural specificities of Asian politics through its lectures, classes, and coursework. The module will focus on Asian political development, such as military rule, authoritarian breakdown, democratization, corruption, human rights and struggles to achieve democratic consolidation.