POLS 3550 - Civil Wars and their Consequences 3 s.h.

This course explores the various complexities of violent civil conflict, that which occurs between the state and non-state actors. The course examines the scholarly literature on the various factors contributing to the outbreak of civil wars, explores the processes of civil conflicts which make resolution more or less difficult, and discusses the consequences of contemporary civil wars. Finally, the course analyzes the various methods of resolution used for managing, transforming, and resolving such conflicts. A-E Only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. of POLS.