THE REGIONS

Europe in Transition covers a geographic overview as well as a brief synopsis of European history from the ancient Greeks through the end of the Cold War,  key political issues pertaining to the creation and growth of the European Union, economics, environment, nationalism, conflict, immigration, culture and society and Europe and its relations between the countries of Europe and the rest of the world and the aftermath of September 11. 2001.

Africa in Transition gives a broad survey of Africa's history and geography, as well as its peoples, cultures, and languages. Particular attention has been given to Africa's contact with Europeans and the ensuing Transatlantic slave trade and European rule in the early 20th century. Also covered is politics and government, economics, health, the environment, the impact of war, social and cultural issues and relations among the African countries as well as major conflicts in Africa, relations outside Africa, the relationship between the United States and Africa, and other international issues are examined.

Russia and the Other Former Soviet Republics in Transition covers the  region's geography, its people, the religions, the history from the time of the Czars to the end of the Soviet Union, and the emergence of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The unit also covers politics and government, economics,society, culture, the environment, foreign policy issues and U.S. interests.

 Middle East in Transition covers  an analysis of the historical developments of the region, focusing on the importance of religion and geography as forces for change. Special attention is given to political movements, such as communism and radical Islamicism, and the influence they have had on Arab countries in the post-colonial period. Also covered are U.S. Interests in the Middle East. It also covers the Persian Gulf War, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Kurdish quest for autonomy and Iran's influence in the region.

Latin America in Transition covers diversity within the geographic, historical, cultural, ethnic and religious background of the region. In addition, the unit covers politics, democracy, economic development and regional integration, the environment, poverty, human rights, social changes and U.S. interests in Latin America.

East Asia in Transition gives a broad overview  of Asia's great cultural traditions as well as the development of this region throughout the twentieth century. Due to colonialism, Japanese militarism, World War II and the Cold War, particular attention is given to changes within the region. It also covers politics, the east Asian economic miracle, social issues, human rights, the environment and U.S. interests in East Asia

The End of the Soviet Union addresses Gorbachev's foreign and domestic policy revolution, the political chaos and economic decline in 1990 - 1991 and the end of the Soviet Union.

South Asia in Transition is the Southern Center's latest educational package. One of the few publications of its kind, this unit covers India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.  The unit is divided into six lessons: Overview of South Asia; Politics and Government; Economics, Population, Health, Environment, and Conflict; South Asian Social and Cultural Issues; and South Asia in World Affairs. As in the other units, each topic is featured on the accompanying video/DVD that contains historic and current news footage that directly relates to the instructional manual and the lesson plans.  The instructional manual contains 344 pages and the DVD is 98 minutes long. 

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