Lesson 3: Understanding Contemporary Armed Conflict
Video Transcript
In order to provide the tools needed to understand the concept of contemporary armed conflict, Lesson 3 will first present academic concepts about conflict, its historical evolution, and its theories, characteristics, and definitions. You will then be able to apply this information to understand the causes of contemporary armed conflict and their relation to multidimensional peacekeeping missions. The lesson will also identify the impact that modern armed conflict has on civilian populations.