PSCI268
PEACE & WAR
- Department
- Political Science
- Terms offered
- 10
- Data refreshed
- Sep 29, 2026
Description
Through an examination and analysis of the various theories in the field of international relations as related to the origins, duration, and conclusion of wars. Looking at both historical and contemporary cases, we will assess the factors that contribute to the outbreak of war (i.e., nationalism, territory, economics and security dilemmas) as well as the emergence of peace (i.e., international institutions, alliances and the balance of power). The course concludes with an exploration of the challenges for preventing future wars and enhancing the possibility of peace. (IR)
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2015–2025
2011 2025
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 2% per year. | 2030 Spring: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 21% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 22% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 21% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 22% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 23% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 22% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2025 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Fri, 1:25 PM–4:25 PM JC118 2025
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC120 2019
- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM JC118 2015
- Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM TC112 20132012
- Tue, Fri, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM JC106 2011
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 21 of 20 enrolled | 34051 |
| Fall 2022 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 21 of 25 enrolled | 21037 |
| Fall 2021 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 25 enrolled | 28085 |
| Fall 2020 | Seulah Choi | Lecture | 1 | 21 of 30 enrolled | 28085 |
| Spring 2019 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 33 of 30 enrolled | 37178 |
| Spring 2017 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 27 of 30 enrolled | 35668 |
| Fall 2015 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 35 of 30 enrolled | 24539 |
| Spring 2013 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 26 of 25 enrolled | 30579 |
| Spring 2012 | Kristen P. Williams | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 25 enrolled | 30579 |
| Spring 2011 | Michael J. Butler | Lecture | 1 | 29 of 30 enrolled | 38926 |