POLI 373

WAR AND POLITICS

Credit Hours: 3 · Undergraduate Upper-Level

Exploration of the theoretical basis of, and empirical evidence for, a number of explanations for interstate war. Includes contemporary theories dealing with dispute escalation, arms races, deterrence, crisis management, and low-intensity conflict.

Prerequisites & course information

Short Title: WAR AND POLITICS Department: Political Science Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Distribution Group: Distribution Group II Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Sources

Course catalogue ↗2026–2027