INTRODUCTION TO TERRORISM, NATIONAL SECURITY AND WEAPONS OF DESTRUCTION

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This course introduces the issue of weapons development proliferation, and non-proliferation around the world. We will examine the basic technologies and motivations, and impact of the development of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and ballistic missiles on the international security. Will discuss the various internatio nal strategies to counter weapons proliferation - treaties, multilateral conventions and informal arrangements. Examine the challenges of weapons proliferation - such as domestic safety, regional stability and security, and transnational terrorism. This will be done through national and regional case studies - where we will discuss actual and potential US and international strategies/response to each case.