Human Security

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course examines the intersection of traditional security issues--the actions of militaries, state-sanctioned paramilitaries, and foreign policy establishments--with issues that directly concern the wellbeing of communities and individuals. Possible topics include such issue areas as famine, crime, forced migration, human trafficking, environmental change, and sexualized violence, among others. Students will have a chance to engage with the scholarly literature on these topics as well as policy-relevant research and debates touching on these vital areas in countries around the world.