PSCI 240: Introduction to International Relations (Updated Series) - What Really Makes a Country Secure? National Security and Human Security in the 21st Century
Mastering Global Dynamics: Dive into the Complex World of International Relations—Power, Sovereignty, Cooperation, and Conflict Explained!
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What you'll learn
Understand the foundational concepts and theories of international relations.
Analyze how sovereignty, power dynamics, and state interactions shape global politics.
Explore the impact of nationalism, colonialism, and capitalism on modern state systems.
Evaluate the roles of non-state actors, international organizations, and trade in global governance.
This course includes
21.5 hours of video
Certificate of completion
Access on mobile and TV
Summary
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What does it really mean to be secure? In this video, we’ll explore the concept of human security, a powerful alternative to traditional notions of national defense. Drawing on the United Nations Human Development Report, this video breaks down the seven pillars of human security—from economic and food security to political and environmental threats—and shows how global priorities must shift to protect people, not just borders. Along the way, we examine the Canadian and Japanese schools of thought on human security, the challenges of operationalizing the concept, and how systemic crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change expose the limits of traditional security paradigms.
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