Subject description
This subject examines international responses to modern conflicts across the world. It focuses on why, when, how or sometimes even if, the international community responds. It addresses issues surrounding the UN system of peacekeeping, as well as unilateral and regional interventions, and the new emphasis on protecting human rights as … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
POL 303 - Complex Peace Operations
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
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Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact hours:1 hr lecture, 2 hr tutorial
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Understand the process by which the UN creates and funds peace operations across the world;
2.
Assess the changes affecting the concept of sovereignty through the evolution of Responibliity to Protect (R2P);
3.
Examine the success of UN state building operations;
4.
Outline Australian contributions to global peace and security through its police and military operations across the world.
Assessment details
Minor
Major
Tutorial presentation and class participation
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.
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