IN PERSON: In an increasingly unstable world, the threat of war is no longer theoretical. Many of today’s powers feel besieged, surrounded, or unjustly restrained — and are responding with aggression, militarization, and bold rhetoric. In this discussion-based course, we will analyze the root causes of global tension through the lens of culture, history, economics, ideology, and security. By examining the perspectives of the world’s most powerful and volatile nations — including China, Russia, Iran, and the U.S. — we will explore how conflicts begin, how they might escalate, and what the West can and should do to promote long-term peace and security. | Lecture + Q&A.
Max enrollment: 50.
Location: Erwin Mill, 2024 W. Main St, Durham NC 27705
