Analyzes European security issues in the post-Cold War era. Traces the evolution of NATO, as well as British, French, and German security policy. Focuses on the security issues facing Eastern Europe and the ramifications of NATO enlargement in regard to US, European, and Russian security issues.
Code
PO3043
Name
NATO, EU, & RUSSIA
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
College Level=Junior OR PO1011CCR OR PO1012
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
PO (Politics)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
3043
Last update with CAMS
Students are expected to think strategically about the issues surrounding the pros and cons of NATO enlargement since 1997-99, as well issues surrounding NATO-EU military engagement in ex-Yugoslavia, Afghanistan and Libya, and the ramifications of Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
Students are also expected to do critical research in term papers dealing with contemporary European and global security issues that affect Europe, Russia and/or the United States, which can include the global war on terrorism and rise of China.