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    Overview

    Theories, causes and effects of interventions in the Global South in the form of invasions to install new regimes, covert operations, peacekeeping missions, and post-conflict, multilateral programmes.

    Interventions have increased since the end of the Cold War and involve many actors ranging from the UN and regional organizations to NGOs. This course focuses on the theories, causes and effects of interventions in the Global South in the form of invasions to install new regimes, covert operations, peacekeeping missions, and post-conflict multilateral programs. We will also be examining the following questions: Are these interventions appropriate? How do they reflect power and international hierarchies in world politics? Are these interventions effective and what are the factors leading to success or failure?

    About this paper

    Paper title Interventions, Peacekeeping and the Global South
    Subject Politics
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2024 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $981.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    One 100-level POLS paper or 72 points
    Restriction
    POLS 304
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Contact
    politics@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

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    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Critical thinking, Communication, Self-motivation, Scholarship, Global perspective.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    1. Understand the broad spectrum of interventions that have taken place and continue to take place in the Global South
    2. Understand the various theories regarding the causes of civil conflicts and peacekeeping
    3. Analyse some major conflicts around the world that have involved external intervention and have a better understanding of the factors that contribute to the success and failure of various forms of intervention
    4. Develop analytical, research and writing skills
    5. Carry out independent and self-directed research and present the findings in a written research essay and policy brief

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2024

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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