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Emerging Technology and International Security

3-0-9 units. HASS-S · Undergraduate

Explores how emerging technologies — including drones, artificial intelligence, social media, additive manufacturing, and cyber warfare — affect international security. Examines how states develop these technologies, identifies barriers to innovation in the security domain, and considers how the proliferation of new military and dual-use technologies affect decisions on war and peace. Designed for students interested in international relations, security studies, and emerging technologies.

Fall 2024

This course explores how emerging technologies—including drones, artificial intelligence, social media, additive manufacturing, and cyber warfare—affect international security. It examines how states develop these technologies, identifies barriers to innovation in the security domain, and considers how the proliferation of new military and dual-use technologies affect decisions on war and peace. The course is designed for students interested in international relations, security studies, and emerging technologies.

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Prereq: None Acad Year 2027-2028: U (Fall) Acad Year 2028-2029: Not offered 3-0-9 units. HASS-S

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