POS 312 - The Politics of Nuclear Weapons

After introducing the history and technology of the nuclear age, the course turns to theories of nuclear proliferation. Questions that will be explored include: What effect do nuclear weapons have on international politics? Why do states seek nuclear weapons? What policies are available to address the threat of nuclear weapons?

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: Political Science