International and European Security Law

General characterization

Prerequisites

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Bibliography

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Teaching method

Teaching methodologies will include: lectures, debates and a range of online resources. In particular, classes will follow the model of seminars along with the discussion of real or hypothetical case studies.

Evaluation method

The assessment of this course is based on an individual essay analyzing one of the topics studied in class (60%) and the analysis of a compulsory reading or case study (40%).

Alternatively, students can take a final exam (100% of the grade)

Subject matter

Part I

1.- Theoretical approaches to security: from national security to human security

2.- Collective security and pacific settlement of disputes

3.- Main security actors: UN, NATO, EU and OSCE

4.- Peacekeeping missions and operations: international and European perspectives

5.- Peacebuilding and post-conflict mechanisms

Part II

6.- Terrorism and organized crime in the context of global insecurity

7.- Weapons and arms control

8.- Migration and security

9. - Climate change and security

10. - Women, peace and security (WPS) agenda 

Programs

Programs where the course is taught: