GSST 4312 Human Trafficking
This course critically examines human trafficking as a global security threat, human rights violation, and economic issue. Students will analyze diverse forms, such as sex trafficking, forced labor, and organ trade, and evaluate root causes such as poverty, conflict, and governance failures. The course investigates trafficking networks, technology’s role, and global supply chains, while assessing the “3 P’s” framework: Prosecution, Protection, and Prevention. Through case studies and policy analysis, students will assess existing counter-trafficking strategies and synthesize informed approaches to address the security, humanitarian, and socio-economic dimensions of this complex issue.