During the past four years, issues that pertain to the conflict in Darfur, Sudan were brought to the world’s attention by diverse constituents, from policy makers and human rights activists to national and international entities, each advocating its own interest. Unlike other African wars, the Darfur conflict has gotten unprecedented media and public attention in the U.S. at a time when the U.S. is involved in other global wars. This course will provide in-depth analysis of the Darfur conflict based upon the ideology of the Sudanese government since its ascent to power in 1989, and the role of regional and international politics that kept the conflict on-going. The course will explore the roles of the local militia (the janjaweed), Darfur rebel movements, and the Sudanese army in the conflict. The course will examine Darfur activism and the coverage of Darfur in the U.S. print media, websites, TV shows, and in films.