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Nuclear Weapons and International Politics
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:55
Abstract
What have been the effects of nuclear weapons on international politics? Students will take a scholarly approach to exploring the invention and use of nuclear weapons, the Cold War arms race, arms control treaties, nuclear proliferation, and the global disarmament movement. The course will cover qualitative, statistical, experimental, and game theoretic approaches to studying nuclear politics.
Objective
After completing this course, students will have a broad understanding of global nuclear politics. They will know how scholars study nuclear weapons and will be prepared to undertake their own academic research in this topical area.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 15
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Nuclear Weapons and International Politics |
|
2 h weekly |