GOVT-439 Politics of Peace in Northern Ireland (3)

The Troubles in Northern Ireland claimed more than 3,500 lives between 1969 and 1995 and devastated many thousands more. This course examines the reasons for the conflict and the dynamics and process that led to peace in the 1990s. The course also evaluates the problems of terrorism, the role of women in politics, the challenges of reforming the state in Northern Ireland, and the prospects for reconciliation. In exploring the politics of Northern Ireland’s peace process students gain insights that can be applied to other conflict situations around the world. AU Core Habits of Mind: Socio-Historical Inquiry. Usually Offered: fall. Grading: A-F only.