This course explores the vital and interrelated concepts of disarmament and peace, providing learners with an understanding of how global efforts to reduce and eliminate weapons contribute to sustainable peace and security. Participants will have access to a combination of readings, historical analysis, and international frameworks.
The course will focus primarily on nuclear disarmament topics. It will also briefly touch on efforts by international organisations like the United Nations and civil society groups to advance disarmament initiatives.
By the end of the course, learners will have gained a basic understanding of the term ‘disarmament’, and have insights into the global challenges and opportunities for achieving peace through disarmament.
The course will give a brief overview of:
By the end of the course, learners will have had opportunities to consider the global challenges and opportunities for achieving lasting peace through disarmament.
This course is designed for students, professionals, and activists interested in global peace and security, international relations, human rights, and conflict resolution.
Assessment: Quiz.