POLI 190VStates in the Global South
Focuses on the causes and consequences of state capacity in the global south, asking why states are much stronger in some countries than others and how their relative strength affects important substantive outcomes, including democracy, development, and security. (Formerly Problems in Latin American Politics.)
Enrollment is restricted to juniors and seniors politics majors.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Cowell Acad 216 | K. H. Eaton | Open 15/20 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Eaton | 4.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 89% | 39 |
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