POL 353 Global Security (3 credits)

Examines the weapons- and state-centric approach to security that was dominant during the Cold War and investigates how conceptions have changed since that era. While arms and militarization continue to be security concerns, economic strength and development, resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and human rights are all on the post-Cold War security agenda. Contrasts a "national security" perspective with a "global" or "human security" one.

Students may take this course for Faith-Justice credit. Also, satisfies the Globalization overlay requirement.