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The International and Regional Security Issues unit explores specific security issues in the Asia Pacific Region and the international scene. Students will be able to analyse and synthesize issues relating to international politics, international economics, international business, negotiations, geopolitical issues, peace and conflict, international law, international and regional organizations, the UN and its specialized agencies, major treaties and conventions and inter-organizational dynamics of international affairs.

This unit introduces students to an in-depth understanding of geopolitical issues in the Asia Pacific region and the world over. Students will be able to focus on specific issues in the Asia Pacific region and other issues elsewhere. The broad aim of the unit is for students to get a general knowledge of and be able to;

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the history and political issues existing in the Asia Pacific region and other regions of the world;
• Research and analyze as to why such socio-economic and political issues occur;
• Make comparative analysis of global issues; and
• Synthesize information and be able to make intelligent predictions or outcomes based on sound assessment of the issues at hand.