Violence

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Why do societies turn on themselves? Violence, from homicide to civil wars and insurgencies to terrorism and political assassinations to genocide to state repression, shapes societies around the world, and no region is immune, from established democracies to fragile states. This course draws on case studies from across the globe, including both developed and developing nations, to explore three key questions: What forms does violence take? What factors drive it? And how can societies build resilience against it? Students leave with a comparative, global understanding of one of the most pressing challenges facing societies today.