Rambo versus Mother Theresa - who is the best soldier of today?

The course examines the role of soldiers in contemporary conflicts. Understanding these roles requires knowledge about military culture, and soldier identity. We will investigate military culture, which plays a prominent role in forming the identity of soldiers. It does so through the military institution. Throughout, there will be a particular (though by no means exclusive) focus on African armed forces and militaries in post-conflict societies. Guest speakers with field experience will be drawn in where appropriate.