POSC 159: The Armed Forces and Politics
Units: 4
Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours
Catalog page 416
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, democra- cy, 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.