POLITICS 327

International Security and Conflict


Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for POLITICS 327.

Description

An analysis of the causes of insecurity and conflict in global politics, including war, terrorism and ethnic conflict. The course considers theoretical explanations for these security dilemmas and discusses different approaches to achieving global security and conflict resolution, including peacekeeping and peace-building, diplomacy, arms control and disarmament, environmental and human rights regimes.

Availability 2017

Not taught in 2017

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

POLITICS 327: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations or 30 points from LATINAM 201, 216, 306