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This course takes a multifaceted look at one of the world’s most populous states and its evolving economic and strategic relationships with great powers, the Middle East, and the wider Asia-Pacific. The first major theme of the course is the way in which Pakistan has been shaped by — and, at times, has induced — crises throughout its history. From its wars with India, to its turbulent relationship with the United States, to its own internal uprisings, Pakistan has rarely been at peace with itself or its neighbors. The second theme of the course explores Pakistan’s role as a fulcrum between the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific, with particular emphasis on its relationship with China and the multi-billion dollar energy, infrastructure, and connectivity investments being planned under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor; Pakistan’s complex ties to the Gulf states; and its evolving relationships with Russia and Iran. This course includes a practical focus on policy writing. <a href="http://bit.ly/1bebp5s" target="_blank">Click here to see evaluations, syllabi, and faculty bios</a>