POLI 3565

Contemporary Security Studies

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The course examines developments in the theory and practice of international security since the end of the Cold War. The first part reviews the concept of security and the main theoretical approaches that inform the contemporary security debate. The second part analyzes some of the key contemporary issues in world politics and their relation with international security. Topics include: Military Security, Terrorism, Human Security, Environmental Security, Migration, Health and Security.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2023 syllabus by Mohammad Ferdosi. Fall 2026 is taught by Laurence M., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

20%Seminar meetingsAttendance and participation
10%Presentation10-minute audio presentation
30%Critical review essay2,000 words
40%Final paper3,500 words

Textbooks

  • Critical Security Studies: An Introduction, Columba Peoples and Nick Vaughan-Williams
  • Contemporary Security Studies, Allan Collins

Course rules

Missed seminar
For an absence due to extenuating circumstances, email the instructor and complete the day’s reading questions to make up attendance.
Late work
Presentations, critical review essays, and final papers lose 3 percent per day, including weekends, unless an extension is documented.
Final paper deadline
Final papers will not be accepted after April 23 at 11:59 PM ADT.
Seminar participation
Students must use their microphones to participate in class-wide and breakout-room discussions.

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