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GOVT-463 Terrorism & Proliferation

GOVT-463 Terrorism & Proliferation
Offered academic year 2010-2011
Faculty:
  • Tanter, Raymond
    • The theme concerns psychological restraints on rational decision-making--how leaders seek to simplify complexity and reduce uncertainty but cognitive constraints interfere. Prospect theory from cognitive psychology is a source of explanation for behavior rational choice theory is unable to explain. The plot involves international terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Regarding terrorism, the focus is on the American–led war on global terrorism, with special focus on al Qaeda. Regarding proliferation, the course looks back on regime change in Iraq for lessons learned in potential regime change for Iran and North Korea. Participants shall have an opportunity to conduct case studies on al Qaeda, Iraq, Iran, and North Korea and to meet in a computer lab in order to access resources of the Web while in class. [International Relations]
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: None
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