International Peace and Conflict

This course will examine the critical question in international relations: how to achieve and maintain peace. Major themes explored in the course include the primary causes of conflict, impediments to peace, and peace-building options. These issues will by studied from various perspectives, including human rights, civil conflict, and interstate disputes. Through a variety of case studies, students will gain theoretical and practical insights into these issues. Prerequisite: POSC 100 or consent of the instructor.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland reserves the right to provide some or all of the course content through alternative methods of course delivery, including remote methods of delivery, and it reserves the right to change the method of delivery at any time before or during the academic term, in the event of a health or safety emergency or similar situation when it determines, in its sole discretion, that such change is necessary and in the best interests of the College and the campus community.