PS 383

Fall 2025 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 hours.

The dynamics of material asymmetry characterize wars involving the United States since World War II, from Vietnam to Afghanistan, and offer a framework for understanding the struggle against al Qaeda, ISIS, and the future of the War on Terrorism. This course explores the strategies of both sides of an asymmetric conflict, especially the weaker actor. How do terrorists, insurgents, guerrillas, revolutionaries, and freedom fighters design strategies to achieve their goals against powerful states?

Credit is not given toward graduation for PS 383 if credit for PS 300 Section T (Special Topics: Terrorism) has already been earned. Prerequisite: PS 100. Restricted to sophomore, junior, or senior standing.

PS 383 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
79445
Lecture-Discussion
A
11:00AM -12:20PM
TR
217 Noyes Laboratory
Grossman, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Section Info:
Major restrictions will be lifted at 5pm on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Restriction(s):
Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
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