DSPO 23A09 - Contemporary international security

With the fall of the Berlin Wall, the "end of history" and the supremacy of liberal democracy in the world were theorized. The resurgence of interstate warfare - as in the case of Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon - international terrorism, civil wars, the pandemic, and cyber warfare have refocused the attention of researchers and the decision-makers on security. The course aims to understand the theoretical and conceptual assumptions of "security" and investigate some of the most important issues related to security. Due to the evolving nature of these challenges, students will not be just exposed to the current literature, but they will also be required to develop critical thinking.

Prior knowledge in International Relations Theory is advised, but not compulsory. What is paramount is a general interest in current affairs.