F1IS 4255 - Europe, Toward a Revolution in Strategic Affairs

The initial assumption of the course is that the war in Ukraine is the most important event in Europe since 1989 and profoundly transformed the strategic landscape. Moreover, the course will also explore the ongoing revolution in strategic affairs which is transforming European security and marking the end of the post-Cold war era. The evolving role of the United States in this context will also be examined.Learning Outcomes:

• Developing analytical skills of an open conflict
• Deepening understanding of the military dynamics and lessons of the largest conflict in Europe since 1945
• Developing an in-depth comprehension of the evolving European (and global) strategic landscape
• Practicing the writing and presentation of policy papers and presentations

Professional Skills:

This course is a good introduction to prepare for positions in the field of international security as a civil servant, military, or think tanker; in a national or international environment (EU, NATO).

As the course investigates current affairs, students are invited to monitor key websites www.warontherocks.com, www.ecfr.eu, www.rusi.org, www.iiss.org, www.foreignaffairs.com, and www.foreignpolicy.com with dedicated resources on security studies and the conflict in Ukraine; Further readings will be recommended as the course starts.

This course requires an interest in security studies and a readiness to study current affairs from a policy perspective. Students are expected to follow on-going developments during the semester and to adapt their reading list.

Immediate feedback will be provided to students after their oral presentation, and policy papers will be corrected in the two weeks following their delivery.

Students are expected to prepare two type of exercises that will complement an evaluation of participation:

• One small group oral presentation 40%
• One policy paper 50%
• Participation in class 10%

• In Class Presence: 2 hours a week / 24 hours a semester
• Online learning activities: 1 hour a week / 12 hours a semester
• Reading and Preparation for Class: 2 hours a week / 24 hours a semester
• Research and Preparation for Group Work: 18 hours a semester
• Research and Writing for Individual Assessments: 48 hours a semester