INCM 9609 - Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration

1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ph.D. program.
Most violent conflicts in the late 20th and early 21st century have been characterized by the participation of large numbers of regular, irregular and semi-regular troops. The termination of these conflicts – often in the form of a Comprehensive Peace Agreement – usually includes some provision for downsizing the armed forces of the participating sides, as it is recognized that the large numbers and low quality of these troops are often at the root of instability and potential future violence. To counter this, official or semi-official Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DD&R) programs have been run by national and international bodies.