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CSS877 Social Sciences 3 Units intermediate

STATE SECURITY OBJECTIVES AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PROTOCOLS

This course explores State Security Objectives and International Security Protocols, focusing on their role in understanding national and global political systems. It examines the causes of war, the role of the State and military, and strategic planning in modern security management. The course investigates the emergence of the modern State, its legal responsibilities, and the impact of globalization. It also analyzes historical factors shaping State involvement in international politics and conflicts, particularly in postcolonial Africa.

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78h
Study Time
13
Weeks
6h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
State SecurityInternational ProtocolsConflict ManagementMilitary StrategyGlobal Politics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

State Security

2

International Security Protocols

3

Strategic Thinking

4

Conflict Management

5

Military Strategy

6

Cybersecurity

7

Peace-Building

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Security Practitioner

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Diplomat

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Industry Applications

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GovernmentLaw EnforcementMilitaryPrivate SecurityInternational Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: State Security and International Security Protocols - Conceptual Clarification

2h

Unit 1: The Meanings of the Concepts of State, State Security

2 study hours
  • • Read the introduction to State Security and International Security Protocols.
  • • Define the concepts of State and State Security.
  • • Discuss the Hegelian and Weberian conceptual approaches to the State.
  • • Differentiate between the libertarian and radical Marxist viewpoints on the State.
Week
2

Module 1: State Security and International Security Protocols - Conceptual Clarification

2h

Unit 2: The Meanings and Concepts of International Security Protocols and Private Security Protocols

2 study hours
  • • Define International Security Protocols and Private Security Protocols.
  • • Discuss the role of the UN Security Council in developing international security strategies.
  • • Explore the relationship between international laws and collective security threats.
Week
3

Module 1: State Security and International Security Protocols - Conceptual Clarification

2h

Unit 3: The Origin of the State

2 study hours
  • • Examine the voluntaristic theories of the state, including the Old Social Contract Theory.
  • • Discuss Rousseau's views on freedom and the role of government.
  • • Explore the automatic theory and Karl Wittfogel's hydraulistic hypothesis.
Week
4

Module 1: State Security and International Security Protocols - Conceptual Clarification

2h

Unit 4: Characteristics of the State in National and International Political Systems

2 study hours
  • • Analyze the coercive theories of the state and the role of force.
  • • Discuss Marx's historical analysis of the State and class struggles.
  • • Examine the origins of the Nigerian State, including colonialism and the agitation for political restructuring.
Week
5

Module 2: Strategic Thinking and Security Studies Evolution, Contexts and Changing Boundaries of Security Studies

2h

Unit 1: What is Strategic Thinking?

2 study hours
  • • Define strategic thinking and its application in security studies.
  • • Discuss the use of strategy in military and business management.
  • • Explore the key components of strategic thinking in international relations.
Week
6

Module 2: Strategic Thinking and Security Studies Evolution, Contexts and Changing Boundaries of Security Studies

2h

Unit 2: The Origin and Evolution of Strategic Thinking and Security Studies

2 study hours
  • • Examine the origin and evolution of strategic thinking and security studies.
  • • Discuss the traditional view of State security and its limitations.
  • • Explore the broadening agenda of security studies in the post-Cold War era.
Week
7

Module 2: Strategic Thinking and Security Studies Evolution, Contexts and Changing Boundaries of Security Studies

2h

Unit 3: The Constructivist Turn in International Relations-Debating Nuclear Powers and Military Strengths

2 study hours
  • • Discuss the constructivist turn in international relations and its impact on security studies.
  • • Explore the constructivist view of nuclear weapons and military strengths.
  • • Analyze the role of institutions, norms, and culture in international politics.
Week
8

Module 3: War, Conflicts, Brinkmanship and Deterrence in International Politics

2h

Unit 1: The Concepts of War, Conflicts Deterrence, and Brinkmanship

2 study hours
  • • Define the concepts of war, conflicts, deterrence, and brinkmanship.
  • • Discuss the characteristics of war and its distinction from political conflict.
  • • Examine the changing faces of war in human history, including pre-enlightenment, enlightenment, and post-enlightenment eras.
Week
9

Module 3: War, Conflicts, Brinkmanship and Deterrence in International Politics

2h

Unit 2: Changing Faces of War in Human History

2 study hours
  • • Examine the concepts of deterrence and brinkmanship in nuclear wars.
  • • Discuss the role of military power and resolve in nuclear brinkmanship.
  • • Explore the changing faces of war in human history, including pre-enlightenment, enlightenment, and post-enlightenment eras.
Week
10

Module 3: War, Conflicts, Brinkmanship and Deterrence in International Politics

2h

Unit 3: Deterrence and Brinkmanship in Nuclear Wars

2 study hours
  • • Analyze the political, ethnonationalist conflicts and terrorism in Africa.
  • • Discuss the colonial legacy and its impact on the nature and character of the Nigerian State.
  • • Explore the causes of terrorism and Boko Haram in Nigeria.
Week
11

Module 4: Strategic Conflict Management and State Security

2h

Unit 1: What is Conflict and Strategic Conflict Management?

2 study hours
  • • Define conflict and strategic conflict management.
  • • Discuss the stages of conflict in society, including pre-conflict, actual conflict, and post-conflict phases.
  • • Explore the different types of conflicts, including political, ethnic, economic, religious, and terrorist conflicts.
Week
12

Module 4: Strategic Conflict Management and State Security

2h

Unit 2: Strategic Security Management, Threats, Assessment, and Intervention in War and Armed Conflicts

2 study hours
  • • Define strategic security management and its role in security studies.
  • • Discuss the concepts of risk, threat, and vulnerability.
  • • Explore the stages in risk management, including asset assessment, threat assessment, and vulnerability assessment.
Week
13

Module 4: Strategic Conflict Management and State Security

2h

Unit 3: Strategic Conflict Management and Stages in Strategic Conflict Management

2 study hours
  • • Discuss the role of the police, the military, and private security protocols in public safety.
  • • Explore the importance of modern security infrastructure and cybersecurity.
  • • Analyze the challenges and opportunities in managing state security objectives.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review key definitions and concepts from Units 1-4 in Module 1 to establish a strong foundation.

2

Create timelines of historical events discussed in Modules 2 and 3 to understand the evolution of strategic thinking and security.

3

Develop case studies for each type of conflict discussed in Module 4, analyzing the causes, management strategies, and outcomes.

4

Compare and contrast the roles of different actors (police, military, private security) in maintaining state security, as covered in Module 5.

5

Focus on understanding the UN Charter and international protocols discussed in Module 6, and their application in real-world scenarios.

6

Practice applying theoretical frameworks (realism, constructivism) to analyze current international security issues.

7

Review all Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) to identify areas needing further study.