U.S.-European Relations Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall (DHP-D283)

Spring 2024 · DHP D283 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Examines U.S.-European relations since a peaceful revolution brought down the Berlin Wall in November 1989. The seminar looks at various common challenges in the period thereafter and how they were dealt with, both from a U.S. and a European perspective: the unification of Germany, the opening of NATO to new members, NATO/Russia, Russia/Ukraine, 9/11 and the threat of violent extremism, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, the dilemma of security vs privacy, climate, and newer issues such as trade, China policy, and extraterritorial sanctions. The emphasis is on practical skills rather than theory. Students will practice writing short memos for political leaders and giving short oral presentations.

Course codes: DHP-D283

• 1-SEM (Seminar) — Klaus Scharioth