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The course
In light of endemic international threats and conflicts, the seminar analyses the use of the military instrument of foreign policy. We meld theoretical and pragmatic approaches. Among the subjects covered are civil-military relations, the development of nuclear weapons, deterrence and nuclear deterrence, arms control and war termination strategies.
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The particulars
Prerequisites
POL208H1/ POL208Y1/ POL209H5/POLB80H3
Exclusions
POL459Y1
Also listed as
POL2217H1F L0101
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Reading the code
POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
405400-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
FFall sessionFirst term, Sept–Dec 2026