PLT2850

Defended to Death? Arms Control and International Security (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Andrew Butfoy

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit examines some of the ideas and policies which have been developed to facilitate the emergence of a less militarised form of world politics. Three themes are addressed. First, general issues involved in efforts to manage and stop the arms race are introduced. Second, attempts to restrain the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, biological and conventional weapons are outlined. Third, the prospects for various degrees of demilitarisation are discussed in the light of developments in world politics.

Assessment: Essay (2500 words): 50% + Examination (2 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: A first-year sequence in Politics or permission

Prohibitions: COS2850, COS3850