PS 1581: Origins and Consequences of Nuclear Proliferation Capstone
William Spaniel
Spring 2020
Lecture: Thursdays, 2:00-4:30, Posvar 4625
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30, Posvar 4446
Email: williamspaniel@gmail.com
For more than 70 years, nuclear weapons have had a central role in international relations, beginning with Cold War diplomacy between the United States and Soviet Union to ongoing negotiations with Iran and North Korea today. This class investigates why states develop nuclear weapons and how nuclear weapons affect international politics following proliferation. We will use a seminar method, with students presenting existing research papers and others commenting and criticizing the work. The class culminates in students developing their own papers.
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