Political Science 299

Security Studies

Gregory Gleason

“Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.”

Alexander of Macedonia

The field of security studies is concerned with national self-defense, the protection of national interests and the advancement of national objectives. This course on contemporary security studies analyzes strategies, factors, mechanisms, measures and circumstances of national security in a comparative perspective. Topics include national defense, international security, international organizations, foreign area value-based calculation, and technological determinants of policy processes. This course is designed for students focusing on national security studies. National security refers to the protection of the national interest of a state, particularly with respect to defense from foreign threat whether from states or non-state actors. International security refers to the interaction in the international community among states engaged in efforts to protect their national security. The study of security concerns the nature of states, the nature of inter-state interaction and the intentions and capabilities of states and non-state actors as these affect their defense. More information will be available at a later date.

PS 299 Administration PS 299 Course syllabus Course Calendar Map PS 300 Required Readings PS 299 Studio Sessions PS 299 studio workshop Sources PTE Webelements NATO Call #s State on States IC

COURSE REQUIREMENTS The course schedule and guide to analytical materials specify the sequence and treatment of topics and the timing of exams and studio sessions. Grading for the course is based upon: 1) quizzes (10 percent); 2) Sector Group participation as indicated by results of studio reports (25 percent); 3) a midterm (25 percent); and 4) a final exam (40 percent). The exams are a combination of multiple choice and essay questions. Exams are administered in-class.

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CONTACTS Gregory Gleason's office is located in room 2064 of the Social Science Building. Gleason’s phone is 277-5447; his email is gleasong@unm.edu.

STUDIO Students will participate in studio sessions on a regular basis. These studio sessions will provide an opportunity to interact with colleagues to analyze theoretical and applied problems of political affairs.

Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Qualified students with disabilities needing appropriate academic adjustments should contact the instructor as soon as possible to ensure their needs are met in a timely manner. Handouts are available in alternative accessible formats upon request.

* Reading material identified for this class is intended for purposes of analysis; there is no endorsement of material on other servers.

Gregory Gleason Social Science Bldg. Room 2064 Albuquerque, NM 87131 505-277-5447 and 505-277-2821 (fax)