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INR441Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Contemporary Strategic Studies

This course explores contemporary strategic studies and global security issues. It examines modern warfare, strategic concepts, and the impact of weapons technology on 21st-century warfare. The course also delves into the causes and evolution of terrorism, reviewing global counter-terrorism efforts. Students will analyze the complexities of contemporary strategy and security challenges, and evaluate international responses to these issues, while also understanding the relationship between strategy, policy and military aims.

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65h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Contemporary StrategyModern WarfareWeapons TechnologyTerrorismGlobal Security

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Contemporary Strategy

2

Modern Warfare

3

Weapons Technology

4

Nuclear Proliferation

5

Terrorism

6

Global Security

Total Topics6 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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Intelligence Analyst

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Security Consultant

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Policy Advisor

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International Relations Specialist

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Industry Applications

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GovernmentDefenseSecurityInternational OrganizationsConsulting

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Contemporary Strategy

5h

Unit 1: The Nature of Contemporary Strategy

5 study hours
  • •Define strategy and its relationship to security concepts.
  • •Explore the relationship between strategy and war.
  • •Analyze the theoretical perspectives shaping contemporary strategy.
Week
2

Module 1: Contemporary Strategy

5h

Unit 2: Strategy, Military Aim and National Interest

5 study hours
  • •Examine the interconnectedness between national interest and strategy.
  • •Recognize the importance of policy goals over strategy.
  • •Identify instances where strategy can pursue policy goals.
Week
3

Module 1: Contemporary Strategy

5h

Unit 3: Contemporary Strategic Concepts

5 study hours
  • •Identify basic concepts underpinning contemporary strategy.
  • •Explain the relationship between war and strategic concepts.
  • •Evaluate the relevance of strategic concepts in the 21st Century.
Week
4

Module 1: Contemporary Strategy

5h

Unit 4: Military Power

5 study hours
  • •Define military power and its role in statecraft.
  • •Analyze arguments for and against military power.
  • •Discuss the peaceful applications of military power.
Week
5

Module 1: Contemporary Strategy

5h

Unit 5: Strategic Configuration in the Post Cold War Order

5 study hours
  • •Describe the strategic configuration of the post-Cold War order.
  • •Compare post-Cold War configuration with the Cold War order.
  • •Identify challenges of the post-Cold War order.
Week
6

Module 2: Modern Warfare

5h

Unit 1: What is War?

5 study hours
  • •Define war and its changing context in the 21st Century.
  • •Differentiate war from collective violence.
  • •Analyze the changing nature of armed conflicts.
Week
7

Module 2: Modern Warfare

5h

Unit 2: Causes of War

5 study hours
  • •Explain causes of war from individual, national, and systemic levels.
  • •Analyze the psychological assertion that aggression provokes violence.
  • •Interlink armed conflicts with the global system.
Week
8

Module 2: Modern Warfare

5h

Unit 3: Types of War

5 study hours
  • •Identify categories of war: limited and total war.
  • •Explain circumstances for different wars.
  • •List conditions for successful prosecution of each war category.
Week
9

Module 2: Modern Warfare

5h

Unit 4: The Laws of War

5 study hours
  • •Identify legal provisions for the Nigeria armed forces.
  • •Recognize international treaties regulating warfare.
  • •Evaluate the relevance of the Just War Theory.
Week
10

Module 2: Modern Warfare

5h

Unit 5: War as Policy Instrument in Contemporary Strategy

5 study hours
  • •Provide examples of military power deployment for policy goals.
  • •Identify circumstances for using military power.
  • •Evaluate military power's impact on foreign policy goals.
Week
11

Module 3: Modern Developments in Weapons Technology and Strategy

5h

Unit 1: Modern Developments in Weapons Technology

5 study hours
  • •Explain the link between technology and military technology.
  • •Identify components of the revolution in military technology.
  • •Identify new developments in weapons technology.
Week
12

Module 3: Modern Developments in Weapons Technology and Strategy

5h

Unit 2: Impacts of Weapon Technology on the 21st Century Warfare

5 study hours
  • •Discuss the impact of weapons technology on strategic doctrine.
  • •Analyze the impact of technological revolution on the battlefield.
  • •Evaluate the relevance of military power in contemporary politics.
Week
13

Module 3: Modern Developments in Weapons Technology and Strategy

5h

Unit 3: The Nature of Nuclear Weapons and their Effects

5 study hours
  • •Describe the nature and characters of nuclear weapons.
  • •Discuss issues relating to proliferation of nuclear weapons and the attendant dangers.
  • •Examine the relevance of military power in contemporary international politics.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review key definitions of strategy, war, and terrorism from Units 1-3.

2

Create concept maps linking military power, national interest, and policy objectives (Module 1).

3

Focus on case studies of military interventions and their outcomes (Module 2).

4

Understand the impact of nuclear weapons and WMD control efforts (Module 3).

5

Analyze the causes and evolution of terrorism, focusing on contemporary trends (Module 4).

6

Practice essay questions on the global war on terrorism and its effectiveness (Units 4-5).

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