PAFF 6342 Technology and Global Securities
Technological innovation has long shaped the conduct of war and the architecture of global security. This graduate seminar examines the evolving relationship between technological change and international security, with a focus on strategic, policy, and institutional responses to emerging threats. From industrial revolutions to artificial intelligence, students will explore how states and non-state actors adapt to, resist, and shape technological transformations across conventional, nuclear, cyber, and space domains. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced analytical and communication skills to evaluate the implications of emerging technologies for global stability, conflict, and cooperation. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to synthesize complex threat environments, formulate policy-relevant recommendations, and articulate informed perspectives on the future of global security in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.