INST 4445 - Drug War Geopolitics in the Americas

Credits: 3
This course examines illegal drug commodity chains and international efforts to police the drug trade in the Americas. It approaches the drug war through a “critical geopolitics” framework, also covering broader themes such as international politics, livelihoods, development, environmental justice, the global economy, race-based discrimination, public health, and resistance movements.

Cross Listed POLS 4445

GEOG 4445

LTST 4445
Dual Listed INST 5445

POLS 5445

GEOG 5445

LTST 5445
Prerequisite: 9 hours of international studies or social science coursework and junior standing.