Survey of the causes of war and peace, functions of military strategy, interaction of political ends and military means. Emphasis on 20th-century conflicts; nuclear deterrence; economic, technological, and moral aspects of strategy; crisis management; and institutional norms and mechanisms for promoting stability.
Course Sections
Fall
- 2009
Section Number:
001
Call Number:
21097
Course Number:
4895
Section Title:
WAR, PEACE & STRATEGY
Day/Time:
MW 11:00a - 12:15p 207 Mathematics Building M 9:00a - 12:00p 207 Mathematics Building Course Bulletin: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/bulletin/uwb/subj/POLS/W4895-20093-001 Instructor: R. Betts
