HIST 25.03 U.S. Empire Since 1945

Is the United States an empire? Although most Americans deny that it is, many historians see empire as a defining feature of U.S. interactions with the world. This course explores diverse analyses of U.S. empire in the history of American foreign relations from 1945 to the present. Specific topics include U.S. wars in Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq; the U.S. global network of military bases; security alliances; and the promotion of "development" around the world. 

Instructor

E. Miller and J. Miller

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:INT or SOC; WCult:W

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Class of 2023 and Before Major/Minor Dist: US; Class of 2024 and Beyond Major/Minor Dist: US, modern.