POL 295-02 - Special Topic: Civil Wars and the International System

4 credits (Fall)

Civil War is by far the most common form of armed conflict in the modern world, and the one most often covered in the media and the realm of international politics. Internal wars, like those in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Colombia are central to foreign policy debates in the United States, the United Nations, and other major international actors. This course addresses the who, what, why, when, where, and how of civil wars with coverage of key actors and the internal and external aspects of conduct, causes, and potential solutions.

Prerequisite: POL 101.
Instructor: Jones