Contemporary security topics

The unit examines approaches to the study of security topics within the fields of political science and international relations. The unit examines a range of theories and analytical frameworks to provide you with the tools to identify key security issues, to evaluate their causes and effects, and to formulate policy recommendations. The unit covers traditional security topics, as well as new security challenges that shape global and national security landscapes. The unit investigates security topics from the perspective of both state and non-state actors through the use of in-depth regional case studies.