PLTC261
Nuclear Politics
Politics
BC
Subject code
PLTC
Course Number
261
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
J. Ko
Course Long Title
Nuclear Politics
Description
This course explores the history and politics of the use and non-use of nuclear weapons and nuclear proliferation in international relations. Why do states develop nuclear weapons? Did the creation of nuclear weapons bring a fundamental shift in the nature of warfare and international relations? If so, how? What is the strategic and political utility of nuclear weapons? Do nuclear weapons increase the likelihood of victory in international crises? Recommended background: PLTC 171.
Modes of Inquiry
Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(PLTC: Institutional Politics), (PLTC: Security,Conflict,Coop)
Class Restriction
Exclude First Years
Offering Frequency
Normally offered every year