International security’s theoretical approaches, as well as international security’s current issues and challenges will be analyzed using critical lenses.

The course will dwell upon first the conceptual and theoretical foundations so as to prepare the ground for the study and analysis of the principle issues and problems of international security. This would be followed by the review and analysis of current and future security issues, challenges and problems. The methodology would be lecturer’s presentation and explanations intermingled with class participation and discussion. The students would be expected to read the reading assignments identified for each week before coming to class. They would be expected to participate in class discussions and respond to the questions relating to the reading material.