IR 315 | New Approaches to International Security 2526F | Sertif Demir

Contemporary Approaches to International Security is an undergraduate-level course that examines key concepts, theoretical approaches, and contemporary debates in security studies. It explores both traditional, state-centric understandings of security—rooted in military power and strategic competition—and non-traditional, multidimensional threats such as climate change, pandemics, migration, terrorism, and cyber conflict. The course integrates classical theories with critical and emerging perspectives, applying them to current global and regional case studies. Through a balance of theoretical engagement and empirical analysis, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of how security is conceived, contested, and practiced in the 21st century.