This unit examines policies that have been developed to facilitate the emergence of a less militarised form of world politics. Three themes are addressed;<br/>First - general issues involved in efforts to manage and stop the arms race are introduced.<br/><br/>Second - attempts to restrain the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, biological weapons of mass destruction and conventional weapons are outlined analysed. The role of South Africa as a world leader in nuclear non-proliferation efforts will be highlighted, as well as the position of Africa in the global nuclear regime.<br/><br/>Third - the prospects for various degrees of demilitarisation are discussed in the light of contemporary... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Anna-Mart van Wyk
