Naval Sciences 24, Section 1
Asymmetric Conflict: Ethics of Guerilla Warfare and Terrorism (LG)
Professor Lee H. Rosenberg
MW 1:00-2:00, 155 Hearst Gym, CCN: 57915What is the nature of war? What constitutes just or unjust war? Who are legitimate combatants? How do terrorists and freedom fighters differ? In this seminar we will trace the origins and review the practices of asymmetric armed conflict, guerilla warfare and terrorism; examine the political roles of combatants and civilian populations in asymmetric warfare; and analyze the theoretical and practical considerations of asymmetric conflict. This seminar will meet for eight weeks, beginning January 21, 2004 and ending March 17, 2004.
Lee H. Rosenberg is a Captain in the United States Navy. He is chair of the Naval Science Department and Director of the Military Affairs Program at UC Berkeley. Before coming to UC Berkeley, Captain Rosenberg was Commanding Officer of Assault Craft Unit 5 at Camp Pendelton, California. He also commanded USS Elliot (DD-967) and deployed with his command to the Persian Gulf. Captain Rosenberg is a combat veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He has spent several years in the Middle East during various tours with the U. S. Navy.
