Joseph Nye, Understanding International Conflict: An Introduction to Theory and History, 7th ed. Pearson, 2005.
	Flint and de Waal, Darfur: A Short History of a Long War, 2d ed. St. Martin's Press, 2008
	Thomas X. Hammes, The Sling and the Stone: On War in the 21st Century. MBI Publishing/Zenith 2006
	Ishmael Beah, Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier FS&G, 2008
	Steve Lamy, "The Dutch in Srebrenica," Pew Case

In addition to these readings, several readings are available on Blackboard in PDF format

    Written Requirements and Grading

This is a "W" or writing-intensive course. As such there will be a considerable amount of writing during the semester. In addition, there is one take-home final exam. Students will be evaluated in the following manner:

Short Paper	20%
Short Paper	20%
Short written assignments	30%
Participation	10%
Final Paper	20%

The course assignments will be made up of two short papers, a final paper, as well as other writing exercises that concentrate on the readings. More information will be forthcoming.

    Note: All work is due the day of class. Extensions are rarely given. Students handing in late work will be penalized 1/3 of one letter grade per day. After 10 days they will receive a zero for the assignment. It is extremely difficult to pass the course with any grade of zero.

Also note that students are expected to come to class and participate regularly. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade in the course.