International Security

Argomenti del programma: After a preliminary review on the concept of security and its evolution, the course deals with some of the most serious threats to global and regional stability, that is to say, among others, terrorism, international and intra-state conflicts, transnational crime, cyber risks, energy shortage, health risks, economic insecurity, cognitive and hybrid threats, etc.

Argomenti del programma: The course offers a comprehensive examination of international security through the interdisciplinary lens of national security studies. It explores how states, governments, and other key actors understand and respond to a wide spectrum of security challenges in an increasingly complex global environment emphasizing real-world policy processes, strategic decision-making, and operational realities.