PAIS315 Contemporary Challenges to Global Security
Updated: 11 November 2008| Credit Points | 6 |
| Offering | Not offered in 2009 |
| Online level | Level C - Internet access required |
| Intensive School(s) | None |
| Supervised Exam | None |
| Pre-requisites | 12 cp in Asian Societies or International Relations or Political and International Studies or Political Science or any 24 cp or candidature in a postgraduate award |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | INRE215 or INRE315 or INRE415 or PAIS415 or PAIS515 or POLS215 or POLS315 or POLS401 |
| Notes | None |
| Combined Units |
PAIS515 - Contemporary Challenges to Global Security |
| Coordinator(s) | Karin Von Strokirch (kvonstro@une.edu.au) |
| 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 |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. |
| Recommended Material Optional |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. |
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |