Global Security Futures

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course examines the rapidly evolving intersection of intelligence, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) through immersive, international study. Centered around a study tour in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the course features three phases: pre-trip academic preparation, a 1 week intensive travel experience, and post-trip synthesis and reflection. Students will engage in lectures, AI simulations, and workshops at the American University in the Emirates, and participate in the International Arabian Gulf-Security Conference. Through exposure to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) security institutions and real-world networking with regional experts and peers, participants will assess global security trends, cyber threats, and AI applications.