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 political interaction between the armed forces and civilians. 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.