IR505 PROBLEMS IN INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
| Course Code: |
3140505 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
| Department: |
International Relations |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. HÜSEYÝN BAÐCI |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall Semesters. |
Course Content
The course addresses concepts of power. influence and coercion. the nature of diplomatic and strategic behavior. and is organized around the following areas: The state system after World War II; problems of contemporary strategy: The impact of nuclear weapons; the theory of nuclear deterrence; Crisis Management; Limited War; arms control and the stability of Mutual Deterrence; arms limitations and control; Detente: SALT. Mutual Forces Reduction Talks. the CSCE and the INF Treaty.
