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SEST-500 Theory and Practice of Security
Russell, Daniel, Lieber, Pillar, Shapiro, Stanley
This is a required course for all students in the M.A. in Security Studies Program. It must be taken during the student's first semester in the program. This course provides a basic introduction to the field of security studies by examining the major theoretical approaches to the study of international relations as well as several core conceptual areas of study in the field. The course examines the causes of war, deterrence and coercion, engagement and arms control, and approaches to transnational security. Each section features a review of the main theoretical works in the field and an examination of several important empirical cases including the outbreak of the two world wars, the course and conduct of the Cold War, and an examination of the current international security environment.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SSP students only.
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Spring '10:
Edelstein, D
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Fall '09:
Russell, Richard L.
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Fall '09:
Pillar P
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Fall '09:
Stanley, E
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