AIR244 - Conflict, Security and Terrorism
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| Enrolment modes: | (B, G, X) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | J Boutin |
| Incompatible with: | AIS261, AIS361, AIP261, AIP361, AIR344 |
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Content
This unit examines the key concepts in security: power, conflict, and the security of the nation state. We begin by examining the evolution of the nature of the study of security from the narrow military focus of realism to broader approaches of critical security. We then look at the evolution of strategic thought from classical times to the present debate on the revolution in military affairs. We then focus on some of the current debates within the field: nuclear deterrence, nuclear strategy, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism and regional conflict and intervention.Assessment
Participation 20%, 1500 word research essay 40%, 2 Hour Exam 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2192 | $2359 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.