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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-EXT-2018-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a broad knowledge about the history of conflict and political violence in South Asia.
2.
Explain and analyse the nature of political and security challenges confronting the South Asian region and how these challenges impact upon global security.
3.
Display a well-developed analytical ability to design comprehensive strategies to deal with all aspects of security in South Asia.
4.
Effectively communicate complex information, concepts and problems with respect to conflict and political violence in South Asia through clear and accurate written work and video or oral presentations.

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Additional information

Unit content:

1. Sources of Terrorism and Political Violence in South Asia

2. The Kashmir Dispute

3. India-Pakistan Hostility

4. The Afghan Conundrum

5. 9/11 and the US Occupation of Afghanistan

6. Pak-Afghan Conflict and the War in Afghanistan

7. The Growth and Spread of Islamic Fundamentalism

8. Ethno-nationalist Conflicts in South Asia

9. Communal Violence in South Asia

10. Maoist Insurgency in South Asia

11. Major Terrorist Groups in Operation in South Asia

12. Prospects for Peace in South Asia