Syllabus
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Annotation
How war is transformed by changing technologies is one of the central questions this course is concerned with. Especially the modern history of humanity is a dramatic story of dealing with scientific and technological progress in general and ever-changing military technology in particular. It is among objectives of this course to examine whether people and their states are naturally forced to participate in the so-called “Red Queen’s race”, or whether regulation and management of technological progress be well within the human powers.
Participation in the course should bring and strengthen understanding of technological factors in warfare, military organisations and defence policies. Students should gain the ability to analyse and assess arguments concerning military technology critically.