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857-0024-00L 8 Credits MSC D-GESS

New Threats and Risks in a Globalized Security Environment

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andreas Wenger, Dr. Myriam Dunn Cavelty
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Abstract

This seminar focuses on key security issues in today's strategic setting and on their implications for national and international politics. It considers the sources and causes of these threats, analyses the factors that accelerate them, and asks what can be done to manage them. The requirements include active participation in class discussions, a number of response papers, and one research paper.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar New Threats and Risks in a Globalized Security Environment
Class limited to 15 participants. MACIS students are given priority. Registration is required by Februaray 11, 2008:
  • Wed 15:15-17:00 (SEI E 13)
2 h weekly

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