PG 384 | Ethnic Politics: Governance across Diverse Societies

How do diverse societies approach questions of governance within and across borders? When does ethnic diversity lead to domestic conflict, and when can institutions bridge ethnic divides? Are states less likely to go to war with states they consider "ethnic brethren"? Students use theory and concrete examples to examine how political scientists measure and compare ethnicity and its effects around the world. While reference to the U.S. and Europe will be made, the emphasis will be on states in the Global South, including South Africa and India.