This module will invite students to reflect on the concept of security. It will analyse the evolution of the
concept of security in the study of international relations. It is also assess contemporary security threats
and how states and non-state actors respond to them. Students will develop a critical appreciation of
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recent security controversies like the leaking of classified intelligence material and the increasing use of
private security companies in several flashpoints around the world.
