Credit Weight: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): A course in Political Science or permission of the instructor Description: An analysis of security and conflict resolution mechanisms from a variety of perspectives. A consideration of classical and contemporary research and options on the cases of conflict. Topics include: approaches to conflict, causes of war escalation, arms control and types of mediation practices. Case studies of conflict include: The Gulf War, the Balkans, Iran-Iraq War, Palestine/Israel, and Afghanistan. Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
