International Security: Theories, Concepts and Issues (SZF_008)
About Study Course
Objective
The course "International Security: Theories, Concepts and Issues" aims to analyze the theoretical and practical aspects of international security.
The course is divided into several thematic blocks, each of which focuses on specific security policy issues. The first block will analyze the concept of security, the development of security research, the different levels of security policy, the security of weak and strong states. In the second block, military threats will be discussed (especially the Russia's war in Ukraine will be highlighted), as well as the role of international organizations in ensuring peace in the world. Current "new" threats, especially those related to terrorism and the cyberspace, will be the focus of the third block. The fourth block will conclude the course with issues related to security in the Baltic States and especially in Latvia.
Each of the lesson blocks will be concluded by a seminar, in which students will present their works and discuss them.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the aspects of the formation of international relations.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of International Security Studies, which will promote students' understanding and ability to navigate the problems and development trends of international security issues.
Ability to analyze theoretical and practical aspects of international security
The ability to orientate and formulate a reasoned and justified opinion on international security issues.
