PAIS315 Contemporary Challenges to Global Security
Updated: 17 November 2006| Credit Points | 6 |
| Offering | Not offered in 2007 |
| Online level | Level C - Internet access required |
| Intensive School(s) | None |
| Supervised Exam | None |
| Pre-requisites | 12 cp in Asian Societies, International Relations, Political and International Studies or Political Science or any 24 cp |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | INRE 215, 315, 415; PAIS 415; POLS 215/315, 401 |
| Notes | None |
| Combined Units |
PAIS415 - Contemporary Challenges to Global Security |
| Coordinator(s) | N/A |
| Unit Description |
This unit examines the processes and issues affecting global security in the post-cold war era from 1990 onwards. It focuses on the challenges posed by nationalism, terrorism and the spread of weapons of mass destruction. The widening rift between the West and Islam is explored. In particular, this unit assesses the role of the United Nations and the United States in managing new forms of conflict, including those featuring non-state actors and so called rogue states. |
| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. |
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. |
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |