MEDICINE
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
POL4414	Strategic Studies and Military Technology	Fall	3	0	3	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None.
Course Objectives:	This course familiarizes the students with the history of strategic thinking to help understand the place of military technologies in modern strategy. Drawing a bridge between international relations, strategic studies and security studies, the course puts the theory of strategy into practice by analyzing various cases in different geographies against the background of continuous advancements in military technology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;

1. Grasp the nexus between security, strategy and technology;
2. Identify major strategists and their impact on modern strategic thought and practice;
3. Notice the historical continuity and change behind technological revolutions;
4. Evaluate the legal and ethical dimensions of contemporary warfare and related technologies;
5. Develop competencies with respect to active inquiry and critical thinking.

Course Content

Introduction to security, strategy and technology; strategic theory; strategic culture; geography and strategy; intelligence and strategy; evolution of modern warfare; technology and warfare; irregular warfare (terrorism and insurgency); conventional power in the 21st century; nuclear weapons in the 21st century; rise of cyberpower; new agenda for strategy.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Security, Strategy and Technology	• Barry Buzan, “Introduction" • Petr Suchy, “Role of Security and Strategic Studies within International Relations Studies" • John Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.1
2)	Strategic Theory	• Michael I. Handel, Masters of War: Classical Strategic Thought, Chp.2. • John Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz4FNBj1APA (Sun Tzu - The Art of War Explained in 5 Minutes/ short and fun, yet very informative!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8K312sz9to&t=1389s (Clausewitz: His Life and Work / first 35 mins. would be enough)
3)	Strategic Culture	• Kerry Longhurst, Germany and the Use of Force, Chp.7 • Roger E. Kanet, “Russian Strategic Culture, Domestic Politics and Cold War 2.0” • John Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnAMo12odS4 (Russian vs Ukrainian Strategic Culture: The Nuclear Weapons Perception / first 40 mins. would be enough) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MGGgxlrORw&t=21s (The Responsibility to Defend: Rethinking Germany’s Strategic Culture)
4)	Geography and Strategy	• Thomas G. Mahnken and Joseph A. Maiolo (eds). Strategic Studies, Chps. 7-9 • John Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.15 & 18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdduzOPz6Zw (Tank Revolutionary: J.F.C. Fuller's Diary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEe8JX0YKBE (Naval strategy of Alfred T. Mahan / includes a comparison with Julian Corbett) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KKJ_fxOwY4 (Air Power! A history with Dr James Rogers)
5)	Intelligence and Strategy	• Steve Chan, “The Intelligence of Stupidity" • Stephen Marin, “Why Strategic Intelligence Analysis Has Limited Influence on American Foreign Policy” • John Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MANsEfe5uw (Conversations with Strategy: Former MI6 Chief, John Sawers on intelligence and diplomacy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbnWxeI_tvY (Interview with former CIA-Analyst: Ray McGovern)
6)	Law, Politics and The Use of Force	• James R. Walker, “The Rise of GEOINT" • Ruth Blakely, “Drones, State Terrorism and International Law” • John Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpt-web6N6Y (Drones Are Not Ethical and Effective by Prof. Jeremy Waldron \| Oxford Union) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G99A8LAKnaU (Drones Are Ethical and Effective by Kenneth Anderson \| Oxford Union) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izd2qOgOGQI (Artificial Intelligence and Its Ethics)
7)	WRAP UP AND Q&A
8)	The Evolution of Modern Warfare	• Thomas G. Mahnken and Joseph A. Maiolo (eds). Strategic Studies, Chp.19 • John Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQajs_sIryA (Weapons Evolution \| 40,000BC - 2020)
9)	Technology and Warfare	• Kenneth Payne, “Artificial Intelligence: A Revolution in Strategic Affairs?” • John Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmlBkW6ANsQ (The future of modern warfare: How technology is transforming conflict) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpwHszy7bMk (How AI is driving a future of autonomous warfare) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Cj9oGkN8k (Hypersonic missiles arms race: What you need to know)
10)	Irregular Warfare: Terrorism and Insurgency	• Thomas G. Mahnken and Joseph A. Maiolo (eds). Strategic Studies, Chp.15 • Osman Antwi-Boateng, "Panislamic Terrorism" • Rao Komar et al. "The Blackwater of Jihad" • Christina Schori Liang, "Unveiling the ‘United Cyber Caliphate’" • John Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLOwkYS6Uyc (Terrorism and Counterterrorism) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L9VxCg_-VQ (Why extremist militias are on the rise in the West African Sahel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P-5fDMcSAQ (Iraq War: Insurgency and Counterinsurgency) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1DJHcju-oA (How Taliban Expanded in Afghanistan During America's Longest War \| WSJ)
11)	Conventional Power in the 21st Century	•Robert Peters et al., “Deterrence in the 21st Century” • John Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho3F2rje1Zg (The Military Balance 2021 launch) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crm563FsCaw (By Parity and Presence: Deterring Russia with Conventional Land Forces)
12)	Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century	• Thomas G. Mahnken and Joseph A. Maiolo (eds). Strategic Studies, Chp.12 • John Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7hOpT0lPGI (I've studied nuclear war for 35 years -- you should be worried. \| Brian Toon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb-eg9P-HAM (How North Korea Appears to Be Expanding Its Nuclear Arsenal) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCi02gBqsH4 (How nuclear-powered submarines work and how they compare to other types of submarines)
13)	The Rise of Cyberpower	• Kenneth Geers, “Sun Tzu and Cyber War” • Ricardo A. Crespo, “Currency Warfare and Cyber Warfare” • John Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nVq7f26-Uo (The Five Laws of Cybersecurity \| Nick Espinosa) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L78r7YD-kNw (The Future of Cyberwarfare \| Origins: The Journey of Humankind) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW__A5V-EmQ (Russia Perfected Its Cyberwarfare In Ukraine)
14)	New Agenda for Strategy WRAP UP AND Q&A	• Marina Malamud, “The Environment as a Factor in Small Wars” • Eli Stiefel, “Threat Multiplier" • Baylis et al. (ed.), Strategy in the Contemporary World, Chp.21 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMSHxUr2Fjk (Film Chronicles Rise and Fall of Eco-Terrorist Cell) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2bkc4xYe2M (The silent victim of Colombia’s long war: the environment) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNUuIA1Pam8 (The Resource Curse)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Weekly readings will be uploaded on ItsLearning at the beginning of the semester. Please note that all book chapters and articles listed on the syllabus are also accessible through the BAU Library.
The PPT files will be shared on ItsLearning following each class.
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Haftalık ders okumalarının tamamı, dönem başında ItsLearning’e yüklenir. Ders izlencesinde yer alan tüm kitap bölümleri ve makalelere BAU Kütüphanesi’nden de erişilebilir.
PowerPoint dosyaları, hafta bazında ve işlenen ders sonrasında ItsLearning’e yüklenir.

References:

Youtube videos on related subjects.

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İşlenen konularla ilgili Youtube videoları.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 20
Project	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	102
Quizzes	2	1
Midterms	1	1.5
Final	1	1.5
Total Workload		148

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2)	In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3)	In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4)	Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5)	By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6)	Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7)	Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8)	Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9)	In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10)	Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11)	Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12)	Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13)	Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14)	Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15)	Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16)	Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17)	The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18)	Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19)	Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20)	Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21)	Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22)	In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23)	Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24)	Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25)	In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26)	Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27)	Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28)	Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29)	Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30)	Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31)	Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32)	Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process