DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
IRL 412
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PROBLEMS
Instructor: Ass. Prof. Nilüfer Göksel
Assistant: Sevgi Çilingir
Office Hours:
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course examines the changing environment of international security architecture
by emphasizing both on the classical and critical theories of security. Pointing out the
new threats and systemic changes in the security related fields, the course explores the
structural changes in international security. While the introductory lectures will focus
on the conceptualization of security, the following lectures will highlight the current
topics in international security such as collective security, the role of UN in
international security, regional security initiatives and sub-state threats to international
security.
GRADE ASSESSMENT
Mid-Term: %40
Final:%60 (%10 Take Home Assignment)
Attendance and Participation:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The students are expected to to read the assigned reading material prior to class and to
participate in the class discussions.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Understanding Security
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Conceptualization of Security
Aydınlı, Ersel., “Küreselleşme ve Güvenlik: Teorik Yaklaşımlar”, Avrasya Dosyası,
Cilt:9, Sayı: 2, s.36-51.
Baldwin, David., (2003), “Güvenlik Kavramı”, Avrasya Dosyası, Cilt:9, Sayı: 2, s. 536.
Dedeoğlu, Beril., (2003), Uluslararası Güvenlik ve Strateji , Derin Yayınları: İstanbul,
ss. 7-56.
Ullman, Richard H., (1995), “Redefining Security”, Global Dangers-Changing
Dimensions of International Security, (eds.) Lynn-Jones, Sean M., Miller, Steven E.,
The MIT Press: Cambridge, pp. 15-43.
Week 3: A Comparative Analysis of Classical and Critical Security Theories
Krause Keith., and Williams, Michael C., (1997), “From Strategy to Security:
Foundations of Critical Security Studies”, in Critical Security Studies, (eds.) Krause
Keith., and Williams, Michael C., University of Minnesota Press: Minneapolis, pp:
33-61.
Walker, R.B.J. (1997), “The Subject of Security”, “From Strategy to Security:
Foundations of Critical Security Studies”, in Critical Security Studies, (eds.) Krause
Keith., and Williams, Michael C., University of Minnesota Press: Minneapolis, pp:
61-83.
Booth, Ken., (1997), “Security and Self: Reflections of a Fallen Realist”, “From
Strategy to Security: Foundations of Critical Security Studies”, in Critical Security
Studies, (eds.) Krause Keith., and Williams, Michael C., University of Minnesota
Press: Minneapolis, pp: 83-121.
Ayoob, Muhammed., “A Subaltern Realist Perspective”, “From Strategy to Security:
Foundations of Critical Security Studies”, in Critical Security Studies, (eds.) Krause
Keith., and Williams, Michael C., University of Minnesota Press: Minneapolis, pp:
121-149.
Collective Security and Regional Security Initiatives
Week 4: Collective Security
Andrew, Bennet & Joseph L.Gold, “Reinventing Collective Security After the Cold
War”, Political Science Quarterly, Vol: 108, No: 2
McCoubrey, Hilaire., and Morris, Justin., (2000), “The Concept of Collective
Security” Regional Peacekeeping in the Post Cold-War Era, Kluwer Law
International: The Hague, pp:1-23.
Week 5: UN in International Politics
Ryan, Stephan., (2000), The United Nations and International Politics, St.Martins
Press: New York, pp: 110-175.
Case Study: UN and Bosnia.
Week 6-7: Security Initiatives in the Transatlantic Region (EU-WEU-NATO-OSCE)
Özen, Çınar., (2002). “Integrationist Approach to Security and the New Security Role
of the European Union”, Turkish Policy Quarterly, Fall 2002, Vol:1, No: 3, pp.119135.
Garden, Timothy., (2003), “The Future of ESDP-Defence Capabilities for Europe”,
The International Spectator, July-September 2003, Volume: 38, No: 3, pp. 7-15.
Bailes, Alyson J. K., (2003), “The Institutional Reform of ESDP and Post-Prague
NATO”, The International Spectator, July-September 2003, Volume: 38, No: 3, pp.
31-47.
Riggio, Danielle., (2003), “EU-NATO Cooperation and Complementarity between the
Rapid Reaction Forces”, The International Spectator, July-September 2003, Volume:
38, No: 3, pp. 47-61.
Keohane, Dane., (2003), “The European Defence Plans: Fillinf the Transatlantic
Gaps”, The International Spectator, July-September 2003, Volume: 38, No: 3, pp. 6179.
Maull, Hanns W., (1998). “Strategic Outlook: Compatabilities and Incompatabilities”,
NATO and Collective Security, (ed.)Brenner, Michael., MacMillan: London, pp. 222249.
Klein, Jean., “Interface Between NATO/WEU and UN/OSCE”, NATO and Collective
Security, (ed.)Brenner, Michael., MacMillan: London, pp. 249-278.
Week 8: Regional Security Initiatives in Asia, Africa and Asia
McCoubrey, Hilaire., and Morris, Justin., (2000), “The Organisation of American
States and The Security of Western Hemisphere”, Regional Peacekeeping in the Post
Cold-War Era, Kluwer Law International: The Hague, pp. 93-125.
McCoubrey, Hilaire., and Morris, Justin., (2000), “The African Perspective: OAU,
ECOMOG and SADC”, Regional Peacekeeping in the Post Cold-War Era, Kluwer
Law International: The Hague, pp. 125-154.
McCoubrey, Hilaire., and Morris, Justin., (2000), “The Asia-Pacific Perspective:
“ASEAN, ARF and Collective Security”, Regional Peacekeeping in the Post ColdWar Era, Kluwer Law International: The Hague, pp. 154-187.
Sub-State Threats to International Security
Week 9: Organized Crime and Terrorism
Cormier, Terry., “Transnational Crime in a Borderless World”, (2001), Human
Security and the New Diplomacy, (eds.), McRae, Rob., Hubert, Don., McGillQueen’s University: Montreal, pp. 199-206.
Cronin, Audrey Kurth., (2003), “Behind the Curve: Globalization and International
Terrorism”, International Security, Winter 2002/2003, Vol: 27, No: 3, pp. 30-59.
Week 10: Environmental Issues
Dixon, Thomas F. Homer., (1995), “On the Treshold: Environmental Changes as
Causes of Acute Conflict”, Global Dangers-Changing Dimensions of International
Security, (eds.) Lynn-Jones, Sean M., Miller, Steven E., The MIT Press: Cambridge,
pp. 43-84.
Dixon, Thomas F. Homer., (1995), “Environmental Scarcities and Violent Conflict:
Evidence From Cases”, Global Dangers-Changing Dimensions of International
Security, (eds.) Lynn-Jones, Sean M., Miller, Steven E., The MIT Press: Cambridge,
pp. 144-183.
Week 11: Migration and Human Rights
Weiner, Myron., (1995), “Security, Stability and International Migration”, Global
Dangers-Changing Dimensions of International Security, (eds.) Lynn-Jones, Sean M.,
Miller, Steven E., The MIT Press: Cambridge, pp. 183-218.
Week 12: Ethnic and Religious Conflicts
C.Desch, Michael., “Culture Clash”, (1998), International Security, Vol: 23, No: 1,
Summer
Huntington, Samuel., Clash of Civilizations and the New World Order
Week 13:Review