This course is major restricted to juniors, seniors, and graduate students. This course is a survey of the political science literature on civil wars. It begins by examining the global prevalence of civil war and examining the causes of violent internal conflicts. The course also discusses the factors that exacerbate an ongoing civil war - from ethnic fractionalization to geography, ideology, economic grievances, and others - and the factors that contribute to its resolution. The course concludes with an examination of how civil wars end and what role different actors, domestically and internationally, can play in the post-conflict aftermath. In the process, students will delve into a variety of case studies from around the world and reflect on their commonalities and differences.
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