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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
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2) |
Strategic Theory
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• 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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7) |
WRAP UP AND Q&A |
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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)
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9) |
Technology and Warfare
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• 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
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• 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. |
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2) |
Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. |
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3) |
Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. |
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4) |
Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. |
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5) |
Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. |
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6) |
Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. |
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7) |
Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. |
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8) |
Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. |
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9) |
Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. |
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10) |
Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. |
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11) |
Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. |
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12) |
Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |
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