Syllabus
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
· Introduction: The Problem of Nuclear Proliferation in World Politics
· Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Birth of Nuclear Order
· Banning the Bomb: Politics of Nuclear Disarmament
· Why Do States Build Nuclear Weapons? Causes of Nuclear Proliferation
· Nuclear Taboo or the Tradition of Non-Use?
· Curbing the Arms Race: The Practice of Nuclear Arms Control
· Threat of Nuclear Escalation in the Russo-Ukrainian War
· Technology of Nuclear (Non-)Proliferation
· Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Advocacy
· Monitoring and Verifying Nuclear Non-Proliferation
· Topic of Your Choice (make a suggestion in the forum before December 13)
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Annotation
Politics of Nuclear (Non-)Proliferation is a course about the role of nuclear weapons in international relations that should provide the students with a basic introduction into the world of arms control diplomats, disarmament activists, nuclear experts, and scholars studying the causes and consequences of the spread of nuclear weapons. The course is recommended for active students who enjoy interactive teaching methods, challenging debates, and international security puzzles.
Zoom link (only for students who signed up for the online module!) https://cuni-cz.zoom.us/j/94176788115?pwd=Q05JY1Yvc0RzZy9JYnRreWxvUURWZz09
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