Defense and security diplomacy is an essential element of international statecraft. It is conducted between countries which are both allies and actual or potential adversaries. While its practice often involves military professionals, civilian national security officials are also often involved. The course will explore critical issues such as to what extent defense and security diplomacy can mitigate the risk of conflict between adversaries as well as its utility between allied nations. In particular, the role of peacetime diplomacy will be examined in the context of the contemporary global security order.
Job Outlook
Projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate that employment of international relations professionals – including diplomats – will increase by 6% through 2029. This is faster than the average growth rate for all occupations.
FAQs
Do I need a previous background in defense issues or international security to enroll in this course?
No, although a genuine interest in international affairs, geopolitics, and security issues is encouraged.
Course Objectives
The objective of the course is to acquire a better understanding of defense and security diplomacy, the conditions under which it occurs, and the implications of its failure. The interaction of nation-states at the bilateral, regional, and global levels on security challenges will be analyzed, with the goal of determining the sources of cooperation and conflict.
Prerequisites
N/A
Curriculum
This course will meet once weekly for 1.5 hours per session over 6 weeks, will cover the theories and principles of defense and security diplomacy. Historical as well as contemporary cases of military-to-military diplomacy and negotiations involving civilian national security officials will be included. In addition to great-power competitions of the 20th century, the course will explore applications for modern geopolitics and diplomacy at multiple levels of analysis.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% in-person, although alternate arrangements can be made for online sessions with advance notice. Add to cart and check out.
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