War studies
War studies, sometimes called polemology, is the multi-disciplinary study of war. The word derives from translit=pólemos) + "-logy".Programs
War studies is a multi-disciplinary program. Students explore the military, diplomatic, philosophical, social, political, psychological or economic dimensions of human conflict. In the context of modern warfare, it considers issues of defence policy, strategic planning, logistics and operations.
Sub-fields and approaches include:
- Laws of war
- Philosophy of war
- *Ethics of war
- **Just war theory
- *Deterrence theory
- Psychology of war
- *Post traumatic stress disorder
- *Psychological operations
- Military history
- Military science
- Motivations, conduct and effect of war
- Economics of war
- Sociology of war
- Sociology of the military
- International relations
- *International relations theory
- Political science
- Anthropology
Students
War studies programs may be aimed at military students in the regular and reserve forces, non-commissioned members and civilian students.
