International Security in a Changing World

International Security in a Changing World
International Security in a Changing World

Description

This class examines the most pressing international security problems facing the world today: nuclear crises, non-proliferation, insurgencies and civil wars, terrorism, and climate change. Alternative perspectives - from political science, history, and STS (Science, Technology, and Society) studies - are used to analyze these problems. The IPS241S listing is open to students enrolled via the Stanford Center for Professional Development only. It has been adapted to be available to online students. This class does NOT include the two-day international negotiation simulation.

Topics include

  • Cyber security
  • Nuclear proliferation
  • Insurgency, intervention, and civil wars
  • Terrorism and homeland security
  • Future great power rivalries and the role of U.S. leadership in the world

Note on Course Availability

The course schedule is displayed for planning purposes – courses can be modified, changed, or cancelled. Course availability will be considered finalized on the first day of open enrollment. For quarterly enrollment dates, please refer to our graduate education section.


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