Course outline
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the international relations of East Asia. The course is divided in two parts. The first provides an overview to the region. An overview of East Asia during the 20th and early 21st centuries is provided: Attention is paid to state formation, regime types, democratization, and political culture. The second part covers developments in the international politics of East Asia since the end of the Cold War. Here the interplay between external and regional powers is analyzed, alongside the foreign policies of the main actors in the region. Special attention is also given to trends in Asian regionalism (politics, security, economy).

On April 9-10, 2016 the Department of International and Comparative Politics held one of its annual crisis games where on a chosen topic student play roles of various decision makers trying to achieve objectives of countries they represent. Around 40 students from various departments of AUCA as well as students from other universities took part in the game which focused this time on the Syrian crisis.

The Department of International and Comparative Politics of American University of Central Asia announces a call for participation in our annual International Crisis Game "Crisis in Syria". The game is open to any English-speaking student from universities in Bishkek (and beyond).

Bishkek is a very progressive city. I was impressed by the level of education here and the cooperation of women alongside men in order to have a better quality of life. I like and appreciate the culture of tolerance and diversity here. I believe that education is the only thing which enlightens people’s hearts and minds.

The department of International & Comparative Politics would like to provide an opportunity for students who major in political sciences or international relations (or those who like to study these areas) to share their expertise and to foster open debate on today’s most important international issues.

 
                                                          

schedule of events

The list of events

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA
 
DEPARTMENT OF EUROPEAN STUDIES
 
Academic Year 2013-2014- Fall Semester
           
ES 203 –

AUCA students from the Anthropology department have taken an unusual tour to night shelters, orphanages and the rehabilitation centers