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Courses - Fall 2025
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Open Seats as of
03/29/2025 at 07:30 AM
GVPT368T
Special Topics in Government and Politics; Israel, Middle East Security, and WMD Proliferation
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with ISRL349T. Credit only granted for ISRL349T or GVPT368T. This course addresses one of Israel's main security concerns:the spread of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons in the Middle East. It analyzes in-depth the political dynamics that lead to proliferation dangers in the region and the possible Israeli responses to proliferation, such as deterrence, military strikes, prevention, preemption, and defense.