The last sixty years has been one of the most dynamic periods in world politics %E2%80" one in which we continue to exist.With valuable insights into world-changing events and themes, this course is particularly useful for those working towards careers in government, journalism, business and academe. You%E2%80%99ll gain an intellectual understanding of the period%E2%80%99s main features including: the invention and use of atomic weapons and their impact on military strategy; the origins, nature and end of the cold war; the impact of 9/11 on world politics; the emergence of 'new' security threats: trans-national terrorism; international crime; enforced migration; climate change; the nature of crisis management before and after 9/11.Working with a highly experienced tutor offering an in-depth interpretation of world politics past and present, you%E2%80%99ll explore how far the world has changed over the last 60 years and examine fascinating literature across all these topics.The last sixty years has been one of the most dynamic periods in world politics %E2%80" one in which we continue to exist.With valuable insights into world-changing events and themes, this course is particularly useful for those working towards careers in government, journalism, business and academe. You%E2%80%99ll gain an intellectual understanding of the period%E2%80%99s main features including: the invention and use of atomic weapons and their impact on military strategy; the origins, nature and end of the cold war; the impact of 9/11 on world politics; the emergence of 'new' security threats: trans-national terrorism; international crime; enforced migration; climate change; the nature of crisis management before and after 9/11.Working with a highly experienced tutor offering an in-depth interpretation of world politics past and present, you%E2%80%99ll explore how far the world has changed over the last 60 years and examine fascinating literature across all these topics.Four key periods will be covered:1. The Cold War (1947-1989): its origins; super-power competition and cooperation, crisis management, the impact of de-colonisation, the creation and evolution of the European Union;2. The Post-Cold War Era (1989-9/11/01): collapse of the Soviet Union; the 'New World Order'; change in the nature of warfare;3. The Post-9/11 World: 'new' security threats, e.g. trans-national terrorism, failing states, climate change;4. Current Issues: UN reform, disarmament and arms control, rogue states, global governance issues.Visits are planned to relevant organisations such as the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Imperial War Museum, National Gallery and Chatham House.
Course leaderProfessor Jack Spence, OBE
Target groupThe course is designed to interest those who have studied international relations as undergraduates, as well as those from other disciplines.
Course aimThis course aims to ignite a passion for further study of international relations and to encourage you to deepen your interest and commitment to the subject.
Fee infoGBP 1500: tuition fee only
King's College LondonAddress: Strand, London
Postal code: WC2R 2LS
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/summer
E-mail: summerschool@kcl.ac.uk
Phone: +44 20 7848 1533
