This is the official blog of Dr. Charli Carpenter’s “Rules of War” class in the Department of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. From the syllabus:
This course evaluates the role of international ethical norms in regulating the practice of organized political violence. We will begin by considering different approaches for systematically studying the effects of ethical norms on international policy-making. We next consider the origins and evolving dynamics of the laws of war, explore why political actors so often violate these rules and the conditions under which they follow them, and examine the political and ethical dilemmas involved in enforcing them. Specific topics covered include weapons bans, terrorism, humanitarian intervention, protection of noncombatants, and war crimes tribunals. The course will conclude with an assessment of continuity and change in global security norms post 9/11.
Beginning Fall 2008, students enrolled in this class will submit responses to homework questions in comments on this blog; will post at least 2 original blog entries; and will comment at least 6 times on other students’ posts to complete their online participation credit for the course. Enjoy.
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