Political Science 397TWH - S-Terrorism, War & Democracy

An examination of the historical, legal, and political issues relating to the American "War on Terrorism." Discussions and readings will include the war on al Qaeda and ISIS, war powers and the laws of war, criminal actions against terrorists, FISA, wiretapping and the NSA, and torture. The class will conclude with issues relating to drones and robots and using military and diplomatic power to promote democracy. There will be a greater emphasis on legal issues than most political science seminars and extensive reading and class participation will be required.

Open to senior and junior POLISCI students in Commonwealth Honors College and senior and junior Commonwealth Honors College students in other majors. Visiting Instructor of Practice: Robert Rosen