Introduction to International Security - Video Course

• BONUS 1: Access to my closed LinkedIn Master Mind group Geopolitics, Strategy, Career (see below)
• BONUS 2: PDF handouts with all slides for each part of the course

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This course will introduce you to the study of International Security. Whether you are a student or just someone interested in what studying International Security is about, this course will carefully guide you through the basics of this fascinating academic sub-field of International Relations.

The course is ideal for beginners with no prior university education because it allows you to understand the basics of the sub-field. Although it is designed for beginners, the course will give you confidence to speak about International Security theories and concepts with much greater confidence.

What You Will Get in This Course

• Define International Security and Security Studies
• Understand the historical evolution of Security Studies
• Understand the Realist tradition in Security Studies
• Understand the Liberal tradition in Security Studies
• Understand the Securitization Theory
• Understand the Human Security approach in Security Studies
• Define the meaning of war
• Understand the definition, historical context and categories of war
• Understand the causes and motivations for war
• Define global terrorism
• Understand the root causes and motivations of terrorism
• Understand the ethical dilemmas of combating terrorism
• Define the proliferation of nuclear weapons
• Understand the importance of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
• Identify the most important non-proliferation efforts and strategies
• Be able to conceptualize non-traditional security threats
• Understand how climate change and pandemic diseases can be conceptualized as security problems

Closed LinkedIn Group

After you enrol, you will get a link to my closed, invite-only LinkedIn Master Mind group Geopolitics, Strategy, Career.

In this group, you can expect:

• Access to my podcasts and other expert content before I share it with anyone else
• My top reading recommendations
• Educational and career advise
• Exclusive discounts before I share them with my other students
• Ability to ask questions and engage in discussion

My Promise to You

I promise that the tuition in this course is of the highest quality, based on genuine university-level teaching and research. It is presented in a highly-accessible and engaging way, designed specifically for those who do not have prior university degree in Politics or International Relations.

I invite you to send me a message if you have any questions about the content of this course.

About the Author

I am a full-time, award-winning Associate Professor in International Politics at a UK university. I published 3 books, numerous articles in prestigious, high-ranking journals and have an international experience of working for the European Union in Brussels and sharing my expertise with top think-tanks, including International Institute for Strategic Studies in Washington D.C.

I am also a best-selling author of online courses and work with students through individual tutoring. I have taught almost 10k students since 2016. My online courses are meant to give you concrete knowledge and skills to understand and speak about International Politics and Geopolitics with confidence.

Money Back Guarantee

You have 30 days to try this course. If, for any reason, you decide that it is not for you, I will give you your money back, no questions asked.