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.
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
Will I need prior experience in defense issues or international security to take this course?
No, although a genuine interest in international affairs, geopolitics, and security issues is encouraged.
Prerequisites
None. This course accommodates students from diverse academic backgrounds and professional experiences.
Curriculum
This course will meet once weekly for 1.5 hours per session over 8 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
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