War, Strategy and Intelligence 

Rhyfel Strategaeth A Chuddwybodaeth

IP 10320 ~GW 10320

 

 

This module provides an introduction to the study of strategy, the evolution of warfare and to the study of intelligence. Its focus is on the role of force in international relations, the manner of its use and on how assessments are made over its possible use. The module consists of five key elements:

 

- The utility of force in the modern age

- The evolution of warfare from Napoleon to World War Two

- Strategy in the nuclear age

- The role of intelligence

- Contemporary issues in strategy

 

Aims: To provide you with an introduction to the role of force and of intelligence in International Relations and to some of the concerns and debates surrounding these.

 

Objectives: At the end of the module you should be able to:

 

- Discuss the role and utility of force in International Relations

- Outline some of the key elements in the evolution of modern warfare

- Discuss theories of nuclear deterrence, revolutionary guerrilla warfare and terrorism

- Outline the role of and some of the concerns surrounding intelligence

- Demonstrate an awareness of some of the contemporary issues in strategic studies

Course convenor

 

Dr. R. Gerald Hughes

 

Office 1.05

rbh@aber.ac.uk