International Conflicts and Terrorism

STA2008

In recent years, we have been constantly told that the world has become more dangerous. Figures from Uppsala's conflict database seem to confirm this, with more ongoing wars and conflicts this year than at any time since 1946. The number of deaths from terrorist incidents also seems to be increasing. In this topic, we will take a closer look at this development, and what characterizes today's conflict patterns, as well as the reasons why wars, armed conflicts and terrorism arise. The course provides an introduction to theories at both systemic, national and group level that explain the various forms of political violence. The course also provides an introduction to the most important empirical data sets within war-conflict and terrorism research. Finally, at the end of the course, we will also touch upon new forms of warfare such as cyberwar and hybrid threats, including various dilemmas that arise in the light of combating terrorism and hybrid threats.

Knowledge

- Has broad knowledge of theoretical and empirical analyzes of various conditions in the international arena with particular emphasis on conflicts and terrorism

- Has knowledge of the causes of armed conflicts and the background to terrorism and terrorist acts

- Has knowledge of various dilemmas that arise in light of the fight against terrorism Has knowledge of new forms of threat images, and can update his knowledge of this

- Has knowledge of SDG16: Peace and institutions, but also other sustainability goals, e.g. 1, 3, 10, 13, and 17 and how they relate to the question of war and peace and terror.

Skills

- Can discuss empirical issues in the light of different theoretical directions within conflict and terrorism research.

- Can narrow down a theme and issue and obtain the necessary empirical evidence to illuminate this.

-Can work independently and in groups with a task of a longer nature

General competence

- Has knowledge and ability to use theories and perspectives on international wars, armed conflicts and terrorism

- Has knowledge and insight into which actors must cooperate during a terrorist incident

Has knowledge and insight into the UN's role in connection with armed conflicts and international wars.

- Has in-depth knowledge of SDG 16

No costs besides semester-fee and literature/curriculum.

Mandatory for students within Bachelor in International Relations. Elective for other students.

Weekly lectures (2h) and seminars (2h)

Written school-exam - 6 hours

Assessement task - In addition the students will be expected to have a oral presentation in groups of a particular war, armed conflict or terror-group/event.

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

STA2004 - International Conflicts and Terrorism - 10 credits

IN120S - International Conflicts and Terrorism - 10 credits

Course language

Norwegian

Credits

Responsible faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

Course coordinator

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