You will choose one of the following questions and respond in a short essay. The essay should be no less than 2 pages. double spaced. In this essay, you should respond to the questions thoroughly and in your own words. You may use the readings for the semester to help guide your responses, but quotations do not count for the overall length of your essay.

Questions

1. Civil war is the most prevalent form of large-scale violence and is massively destructive to life, society, and the economy. The prevention of civil war is therefore a key priority for international attention. Why is the prevention of civil war difficult? What triggers civil wars and what could prevent or ease them? Discuss.

2. What is terrorism and why is it so difficult to fight terrorism?

3. Why are truth commissions so difficult? What is the benefit in in truth commissions, and what are some possible drawbacks?

4. Are we winning the War on Drugs? Why or why not?

5. What are some of the definitions of genocide, and why are these definitions so problematic?(You may also choose only one definition of genocide to discuss)