Political Violence

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Why do we fight? War-making defines the human experience, consuming vast amounts of intellectual, material, and environmental resources, before even considering the cost to human life itself. This seminar will explore the dynamicsof political violence focusing on recent and historic internal wars. We will cover a wide selection of topics related to the dynamics of civil wars and political violence as well as the organization and behavior of rebel organizations. Open to Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs students; others with Marxe School permission.