Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of instructor
Description: An introduction to the origins, nature, and behavior of the military within political systems. Focuses on the politi- cal interaction between the armed forces and civil- ians. Topics include military intervention, democracy, human rights, missions, defense organizations, and civilian control. Explores case studies of the United States, Russia, and countries from Latin America and Asia.
Credit: Credit is awarded for only one of POSC 159 or POSC 159S.