This unit introduces the theoretical foundations, essential concepts and central issues in the field of international security. It provides students with analytical tools to understand and participate in current debates concerning security and threats. The first part of the unit provides an introduction to the theoretical interpretations of international security. The second part discusses security phenomena, problems and strategies, including the coercive use of force, deterrence, guerrilla and counterinsurgency, nuclear stability, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, crisis management, arms races and disarmament, security cooperation and security regimes. The discussion in this part includes a critical review of the dilemmas, strategies, and solutions in each of the issue areas.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Government and International Relations |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Politics or 12 credit points at 1000 level in International Relations or 12 credit points at 1000 level in Government and International Relations |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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GOVT2205 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Gil Merom, gil.merom@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Gil Merom, gil.merom@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Gabriele Abbondanza, gabriele.abbondanza@sydney.edu.au |
Daniel Gomez, daniel.gomez@sydney.edu.au |