Syllabus
A brief introduction to the studied subject / Formal requirements of the course Session
VNSAs: Contextual introduction Session
Conceptual definition: What are and are not VNSAs?
VNSAs in the IR theories and research
VNSAs and the territory I.
VNSAs and the territory II.
VNSAs and security
Strategic approaches towards VNSAs
VNSAs, territory, and effective objective achievement
Closing Remarks Session
Annotation
The course deals with territorial violent non-state actors (VNSAs) in world politics, examines what they are, and what role they play in the international system. The goal of the course is to provide students with a theoretical background and to develop a broad knowledge of territorial VNSAs.
Students will be able to think critically about the dynamic roles of territorial VNSAs in world politics and should be able to engage in policy debates.