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MURDOCH-S1-EXT-2024-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S1-INT-2024-ONGOING
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Learning outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of military force in International Society.
2.
Analyse the changing nature of war and application of military force.
3.
Evaluate the role of military force in various theatres, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Somalia.
4.
Evaluate the role of the military in nation-building and development.
5.
Critically analyse the role of information & intelligence in countering terrorist threats.
6.
Explore the ethical dilemmas, which surround the application of deadly force when it comes to countering terrorism or in an insurgency based conflict.
7.
Communicate clearly and coherently both orally and in writing.
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Additional information
Unit content:Module 1- Introduction
Module 2- Military force in International Society
Module 3- Military strategy as public policy
Module 4-The changing nature of transnational terrorism
Module 5- Addressing traditional security threats
Module 6- Peacekeeping, nation building and development
Module 7-Countering terrorism.
Module 8-Countering insurgencies
Module 9-Military force and ISIS
Module 10- Military force in Afghanistan
Module 11-Military force and Al-Shabaab (Somalia)
Module 12-The Revolution in Military Affairs and Australia