Course overview
While great power competition has traditionally dominated the field of security studies, significant threats to regional and global stability often arise at what could be described as the periphery of the international system of states. To respond to this reality, this course explores the implications of state marginalisation for global security, starting with the policies of state recognition, continuing with the treatment of so-called rogue states and finally, examining the phenomenon of state failure and state collapse. It engages with various forms and limits of marginalisation, the issue of agency and resilience, and strategies for reintegration.
- The Modern System of States and Its Periphery
- The Politics of State Recognition
- 'Rogue' States in Global Politics
Course learning outcomes
- Conduct independent research utilising a variety of sources.
- Identify and reflect on ethical dilemmas and implications deriving from policies of state marginalisation.
- Integrate insights from various multi-disciplinary analytical frameworks within the analysis of state marginalisation
- Engage in constructive and respectful discussions with peers about contested concepts and controversial events
- Persuasively articulate a position relating to the politics of marginalisation
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 29133
Section TU04
Size 20
Available 14
Class number 29135
Section TU02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 29136
Section TU01
Size 24
Available 15
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