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This course examines on the theories and empirical issues about security politics, especially focusing on the international level. It explores enduring and contemporary issues in international security, a field that is about the threat and use of force by states as well as non-state actors to achieve their political and military objectives. Besides introducing the major theories in the field, it surveys policy decisions and tradeoffs among political, social, economic, military, legal, and ethical goals and values, studying the interactions between the states, organizations, institutions, and individuals in policy formulation, implementation, and outcomes. The course has three major objectives: (1) to understand the major theoretical perspectives and paradigms in security studies, (2) to survey the mos salient substantive areas, questions and debates in the field ; (3) to apply theories and paradigms to contemporary problems of international security.

K1: Acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and techniques of the discipline of political science, using the appropriate terminology and the appropriate scientific method K5: To know the structure and functioning of political institutions and their interaction with the rest of the components of the political system from a comparative perspective C2: Identify, understand and know how to use the main theoretical and conceptual approaches and frameworks of the different areas of specialization and subdisciplines of political science C4: Be able to dedicate themselves to lifelong autonomous learning, which allows them to adapt to new situations in the professional environment S1: Be able to debate and formulate critical reasoning, using precise terminology and specialized resources, on political phenomena

1. International Security: Key concepts and evolution of the field of international security and respective policies. 2. The main actors and institutions in international security 3. International Wars: Perspectives, Theories, and Empirical Data. 4. Civil Wars: Varied Perspectives, Theories, and Empirical Data. 5. New Challenges: Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity 6. New Challenges: Climate Change and Energy Security 7. New Challenges: Migration, human security and right to protect. 8. New Challenges: Geopolitical rivalry and the evolution of contemporary issues in international security research. 9. Critical perspectives.

Learning Activities o Lectures o Sections/ practical classes o Classes which combine theory and practice o Office hours o Team work/ assignments Teaching Methodology This course consists of lectures and a number of activities which will be carried out by the students. In general, classes are designed in a manner to promote active participation and critical thinking of students. Therefore, it is essential that students come to class prepared to discuss the issues assigned for that particular session in light of the designated readings. Reduced groups/Seminars include a number of exercises carried out by the students as a team and individually. Designated exercises include group assignments, presentations, discussions and debates. Office hours Office hours which will be held on a weekly basis will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Additionally, students can consult with the professor about their specific questions via email.