The Wars after 9/11: Afghanistan, Iraq, and Beyond

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Examines various cultural, diplomatic, military, political, and social aspects of one of America’s longest, most costly, and most divisive periods of persistent military conflict. The course emphasizes the contested legacies of past and ongoing wars. Debates over purposes, tactics, weaponry, and strategies emerge through the examination of declassified government documents. The course explores discourse about the war in film, television, music, literature, and video games, while providing multiple international perspectives.