China: Security Competition

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor

The objective of this course is to help you understand China’s approach to security and competition through both traditional elements of security such as military power, leadership dynamics and foreign policy, as well as non-traditional pillars of national power including economics, influence and technology development. This course will use a wide range of texts, multi-media and interactive case studies to go “beyond the headlines” and explore in depth the key historical, social and political events that have shaped current China policies. We will explore how history has shaped China’s approach to security and competition; use real world examples of how China’s policies have either changed, evolved or remained the same; and examine core elements of national competition and how they impact not only specific civilian and military policies, but overall national strategy.