POLI4598 · Political Science
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Class restricted to juniors, seniors, and graduate students. This seminar provides an advanced-level survey of the scholarly literature on International Relations (IR) theory and international security. We will delve into both canonical and cutting-edge works in security studies, addressing debates on critical topics such as the balance of power, conventional and nuclear deterrence, military effectiveness, and crisis diplomacy. The core aim is for students to acquire the substantive and methodological foundations necessary to develop ideas for independent research on international security affairs.
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Fall 2024
1 section