War and Terror in Latin America

Catalog description

This course exam- ines the dynamics of international security in Latin America. Key se - curity issues to be examined include, but will not be limited to, conflict between states, insurgency and counterinsurgency, transnational crime, and terrorism. Students will also examine how the security environment in Latin America is seen in Washington and what influences that per - spective. The course also examines closely the use of international orga- nizations in addressing key security issues within the region.