PS 406 International Peace and Security

This course will prepare the students to understand the causes and effects of violent conflict in the world. The study of traditional warfare as well as more recent variations such as civil war, international terrorism, and subversion will prepare students to analyze contemporary politics. This course highlights issues of contemporary global importance such as diplomacy, nuclear proliferation, and fundamentalist terrorism. Strategic issues related to Russia, the Middle East, and China as well as threats to the homeland will also be studied. Finally, the class addresses the pursuit of peace, as an alternative to conflict, and human security as an alternative to national security. Prerequisite:

PS 260

PS 302

3 credit hours