IREb1007 International Security

Week 10 - National Security II 08.12.2020 8. 12. 2020

This teaching unit will continue exploring the topic of 'National Security' by discussing Terrorism. Upon defining the term, we will review the types, goals and strategy, alongside main terror organization and infamous attacks. We will get acquainted with the Global Terrorism Index and partake in a short group exercise under the title 'One Man's Terrorist'.


Mandatory reading

Hough, P. (2014). Understanding global security. Routledge. Chapter 3 (Military threats to security from non-state actors)

Collins, A. (2019). Contemporary security studies. Oxford university press, Chapter 21 (Terrorism).

Chyba: Odkazovaný objekt neexistuje nebo nemáte právo jej číst.
https://is.muni.cz/el/fss/podzim2020/IREb1007/um/10_Peter_Hough-Understanding_Global_Security__2004__chapter_3.pdf


Further Reading

Kienscherf, M. (2011). A programme of global pacification: US counterinsurgency doctrine and the biopolitics of human (in) security. Security Dialogue, 42(6), 517-535.

Galula, D. (2006). Counterinsurgency warfare: theory and practice. Greenwood Publishing Group.

Chyba: Odkazovaný objekt neexistuje nebo nemáte právo jej číst.
https://is.muni.cz/el/fss/podzim2020/IREb1007/um/10_terrorism_security_and_development.pdf


Access to Zoom sessions (week 9-13) is possible with the following info:

Direct link: https://cesnet.zoom.us/j/96944698149?pwd=L1dkZDBwNWI3eUp5VlBTUjFDSnBCUT09

Meeting ID: 969 4469 8149

Passcode: intsec20

Sessions will take place on Tuesdays, 16:00-17:40.