Last modified: 15 Dec 2019 17:45
This course introduces students to contemporary challenges to African security from societal, political, economic and environmental security sectors. As a result, students are introduced to the African state as a security actor and referent, leading approaches to African security and an overview of African security literature.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Africa is often described as the theatre of global power competition. While Africa may always not be a power on the global stage, Africa provides the avenue for the display of global power competition. This was seen in the ‘scramble for Africa’ at the end of the 19th Century and super power competition during the Cold War. The recent rise in China’s involvement in Africa is also indicative of contemporary dynamics in the international system. Often what happens in Africa is a symptom of the state of the international system. Contemporary Africa is beset by several security challenges which need to be continuously explored. Conflicts over resources, rebellions against governments, violent identity politics, terrorism and environmental conflicts continue to challenge national security in Africa. This course explores these themes to equip students with the ability to understand, analyse and propose possible interventions.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
There are no assessments for this course.
There are no assessments for this course.
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