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NPTG8637B-S24
Type:
Lecture
Course Modality:
Scheduled Online
Term:
Spring 2024 - MIIS
Department:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Requirements Fulfilled:
Financial Crime Typologies
Behind nearly every international crime involving money lies a money laundering scheme. In this course we look at how corrupt dictators, terrorists, drug traffickers, sanctions evaders, and North Korean cyber hackers, among others, hide and launder their ill-gotten gains. We will identify red flags of suspicious behavior and explore traditional money laundering techniques, trade-based laundering techniques, black market peso exchange, Chinese mirror trades, the use of virtual assets, shell companies, etc. There are no prerequisites for this course. What makes for a great investigator is curiosity, great research/analytical/writing skills, and broad knowledge about the world.
Instructors:
Moyara Ruehsen
Location:
Middlebury Institute, CA Campus: ONLINE (Online Course)
Schedule:
8:00am-9:50am on Thursday (Jan 29, 2024 to May 17, 2024)
Availability:
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NPTG8654A-S24
Type:
Seminar
Course Modality:
Blended
Term:
Spring 2024 - MIIS
Department:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Requirements Fulfilled:
SEM:Security & WMD in Mid East
The idea of security is experienced or defined very differently in different quarters of the Middle East. If you are, say, in Mosul or Baghdad, in Damascus or Aleppo, in Gaza or Hebron, in Jerusalem or Kfar Etzion or Tel Aviv, in Amman or Beirut, in Cairo or El Arish, in Doha or Riyadh. Each of those places stimulates a different sense of security, in the personal or collective sense, and yet their overall security discourse is interconnected. The overall discourse on security in the Middle East is influenced, affected, interrupted, and shaped by what is going on in the region. They represent different facets of the larger issue and discourse of security in the Middle East.

The seminar will address the issue and the discourse of security in the Middle East, with stress on the two sides of the spectrum, from weapons of mass destruction (WMD) to acts of terrorism. We will look at the issue of security from both the national and the regional levels.

The seminar’s fundamental starting point is that to understand the issue of security in the region one must examine the broader historical fundamentals of the region. Religion, ethnicity, ideology, identity and, of course, politics are all closely related to the broader issue of security. Those issues are at the core of all regional conflicts as well as global terrorism; those issues shape the making of the modern Middle East. For this reason the seminar begins with a broad introduction on the making of the modern Middle East. Among the basic themes to be discussed in that introduction are:

• the idea of the “Middle East” as a distinct geo-political region;

• the fundamentals of the region: the religious, ethnic, and linguistic composition of the Middle East;

• The split Sunni versus Shia

• Islam as the major religion of the Middle East;

• the collapse of the Ottoman Empire as the cradle of the modern Middle East;

• the formation of the state system in the Middle East;

• the rise of political Zionism,

• the birth of the Arab-Israeli conflict;

• the rise of modern Iran;

• the creation of Modern Saudi Arabia and the Gulf;

Then, and against this introductory background, the seminar will examine the issue of contemporary security in the Middle East from both national and regional perspectives. We will look at the issue of security in the cases of the major states in the Middle East: Egypt, Iraq, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Israel. As it turns out, those countries –each in its unique way -- struggle now with issues of national identity and ideology that shapes their sense of security or lack therein.

The final part of the seminar will deal with regional issues involve regional security, WMD and ISIS. We will review not only the formation of the nuclear order in the Middle East where is Israel maintains a “benign monopoly” but also the history of the efforts to constrain and control the spread of WMD in the region, and why those efforts turned out not to be successful. The seminar will end by discussing the history as well as the desirability and feasibility of the efforts to establish the Middle East as WMD free zone.

Instructors:
Avner Cohen
Location:
CNS (499 Van Buren) SEMINAR RM (V499 SEMINAR RM)
Schedule:
4:00pm-5:50pm on Tuesday (Jan 29, 2024 to May 17, 2024)
Availability:
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NPTG8658A-S24
Type:
Seminar
Course Modality:
Blended
Term:
Spring 2024 - MIIS
Department:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Requirements Fulfilled:
Sem: CBRN Terrorism
The goal of this seminar is to develop the skills necessary to analyze the motivations and capabilities of non-state actors to acquire and use weapons of mass destruction (WMD), more specifically chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons and materials, for terrorist purposes. Through class discussions, simulation exercises, and individual research, students will review the technical aspects of CBRN, examine the history of CBRN use by terrorists, assess CBRN terrorism threats and vulnerabilities, and assess policy responses to CBRN terrorism. Students are required to have substantial background knowledge of either CBRN or terrorism before joining the seminar.

Students will prepare weekly short memos, conduct group work for integrative simulation exercises, prepare an independent research project, and have various presentation opportunities.

Instructors:
Philipp Bleek
Location:
Craig Building CR10 (CRAG CR10)
Schedule:
4:00pm-5:50pm on Thursday (Jan 29, 2024 to May 17, 2024)
Availability:
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NPTG8662A-S24
Type:
Seminar
Course Modality:
Asynchronous Online
Term:
Spring 2024 - MIIS
Department:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Requirements Fulfilled:
MANPTS Honors Thesis
The MANPTS Honors Thesis is a highly selective program through which a limited number of students will design and conduct individual research projects of professional length, scope, and quality under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Applications for the honors thesis will be accepted in the Spring from students in their second or subsequent semesters in the NPTS MA program who are currently maintaining a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Applications will require a personal statement, academic transcript, sample of research writing, proposal for the thesis, and recommendation from a member of the faculty or research staff. In recommending a student for the honors thesis, a faculty or staff member must agree to serve as the student’s thesis advisor if the student is selected for the program. The NPTS Program Chair will appoint a selection committee composed of NPTS faculty and staff from the appropriate MIIS research centers to review applications. Students will be selected for the honors thesis on the basis of GPA, demonstrated proficiency in research and analytical writing, and any other relevant criteria as determined by the selection committee. Throughout the Fall semester, thesis advisors will provide students enrolled in NPTG 8662 with individualized supervision of their thesis projects in a manner similar to a directed study. Thesis advisors will set a schedule for research and writing of the thesis and will meet with students as needed to review progress and provide comments and advice. At the end of the Fall semester, students will present their projects to the Monterey Institute community in a symposium at which invited experts will provide comments and suggestions for further development and publication of research.
Instructors:
Location:
Middlebury Institute, CA Campus: ONLINE (Online Course)
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NPTG8662B-S24
Type:
Seminar
Course Modality:
Asynchronous Online
Term:
Spring 2024 - MIIS
Department:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Requirements Fulfilled:
MANPTS Honors Thesis
The MANPTS Honors Thesis is a highly selective program through which a limited number of students will design and conduct individual research projects of professional length, scope, and quality under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Applications for the honors thesis will be accepted in the Spring from students in their second or subsequent semesters in the NPTS MA program who are currently maintaining a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Applications will require a personal statement, academic transcript, sample of research writing, proposal for the thesis, and recommendation from a member of the faculty or research staff. In recommending a student for the honors thesis, a faculty or staff member must agree to serve as the student’s thesis advisor if the student is selected for the program. The NPTS Program Chair will appoint a selection committee composed of NPTS faculty and staff from the appropriate MIIS research centers to review applications. Students will be selected for the honors thesis on the basis of GPA, demonstrated proficiency in research and analytical writing, and any other relevant criteria as determined by the selection committee. Throughout the Fall semester, thesis advisors will provide students enrolled in NPTG 8662 with individualized supervision of their thesis projects in a manner similar to a directed study. Thesis advisors will set a schedule for research and writing of the thesis and will meet with students as needed to review progress and provide comments and advice. At the end of the Fall semester, students will present their projects to the Monterey Institute community in a symposium at which invited experts will provide comments and suggestions for further development and publication of research.
Instructors:
Location:
Middlebury Institute, CA Campus: ONLINE (Online Course)
Availability:
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NPTG8674A-S24
Type:
Seminar
Course Modality:
Blended
Term:
Spring 2024 - MIIS
Department:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Requirements Fulfilled:
Sem:Security&ViolSouthEastAsia
Various parts of South-East Asia have been plagued by terrorist violence in recent decades. South-East Asia refers to the region eastward from Burma/Myanmar till the Philippines. This course studies the phenomenon of terrorism in countries of the region such as Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Some of the groups that this course examines include – Jemaah Islamiyah, Abu Sayyaf, Moro Islamic Liberation Front – their objectives, characteristics, composition, ideologies, tactics and fund-raising. Apart from these cases, the course also examines thematic issues such as the prospect of WMD terrorism and proliferation of WMD materials, maritime terrorism and piracy, and U.S. policy on counter-terrorism in South-East Asia. We also discuss connections between groups in South-East Asia and regional and global terrorist groups elsewhere, such as Al Qaeda and the Taliban. In order to have a comprehensive picture of non-state security threats in the region, the course also examines the various insurgent movements in Myanmar. Finally, given the close security dynamics between Australia and South-East Asia, this course also looks at terrorism-related issues in Australia.
Instructors:
Sharad Joshi
Location:
CNS (499 Van Buren) SEMINAR RM (V499 SEMINAR RM)
Schedule:
4:00pm-5:50pm on Wednesday (Jan 29, 2024 to May 17, 2024)
Availability:
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NPTG8696A-S24
Type:
Seminar
Course Modality:
Scheduled Online
Term:
Spring 2024 - MIIS
Department:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Requirements Fulfilled:
SEM: Terrorism Financing
The course examines how terrorist groups finance their operations. It also explores current policy approaches to curb financial support to terrorists through the application of U.S. and international sanctions, in particular how multilateral fora, such as the United Nations and the Financial Action Task Force, disrupt and deter terrorist financing. At the completion of the course, students will have a better understanding of the key tools, including law enforcement, diplomacy, and intelligence, that are used to counter terrorists’ financial networks and activities. Students will use structured analytic tools such as weighted ranking methods, scenario trees, causal flow programming, game theory, and logic to form analytic judgments. Prior coursework or professional experience in intelligence, (counter) terrorism, or finance recommended.
Instructors:
Katharine Petrich
Location:
Middlebury Institute, CA Campus: ONLINE (Online Course)
Schedule:
10:00am-11:50am on Monday (Jan 29, 2024 to May 17, 2024)
Availability:
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NPTG9516A-S24
Cross-Listed As:
IPMG8516A-S24 *
Type:
Workshop
Course Modality:
Blended
Term:
Spring 2024 - MIIS, MIIS Winter/J Term only
Department:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Requirements Fulfilled:
SQL Basics
Use CRN 22144 to REGISTER. /
This course introduces the theory and application of relational databases and structured query language (SQL). Using a project-based approach, students will practice how to retrieve, filter, analyze, and visualize datasets using SQL and then create a final application project that demonstrates their ability to employ SQL logic to solve a real-world case. The course will be conducted using asynchronous content and interactive hands-on lab sessions.
Instructors:
Patricia Szasz
Location:
McGowan MG102 (MGWN MG102)
Schedule:
9:00am-11:50am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jan 22, 2024 to Jan 26, 2024)
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NPTG9531A-S24
Cross-Listed As:
IEPG8531A-S24 *
DPPG9536A-S24
Type:
Lecture
Course Modality:
Scheduled Online
Term:
Spring 2024 - MIIS
Department:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Requirements Fulfilled:
GIS
Use CRN 21969 to REGISTER. /
Geographic Information Systems

This course introduces the theory and application of spatial data acquisition, analysis, and display using a project based approach. Students will practice how to conceive, gather, manage, analyze, and visualize geographic datasets using the global positioning system (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS), and use GIS for spatial analysis and decision making. The course will be conducted using lecture and lab methods; active student participation is required.

Instructors:
Monica Galligan
Location:
Middlebury Institute, CA Campus: ONLINE (Online Course)
Schedule:
8:00am-9:00am on Monday, Wednesday (Jan 29, 2024 to May 17, 2024)
Availability:
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NPTG9598A-S24
Cross-Listed As:
IPMG8598A-S24 *
IEPG9598A-S24
DPPG9598A-S24
IEMG9598A-S24
TRLM9598A-S24
TIAG9598A-S24
EDUC9598A-S24
LING9598A-S24
Type:
Lecture
Course Modality:
In-Person
Term:
Spring 2024 - MIIS
Department:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Requirements Fulfilled:
Strategic Communications
Use CRN 22163 to REGISTER. /
The course will explore the principles, evolution and professional practice of public relations with an emphasis on crisis communications. We will do so with a specific examination of the strategies, concepts and tools used to execute an effective public relations campaign or initiative. In addition, we will assess how to and counter harmful events or actions to a company's brand. The class do so with heavy emphasis on student participation and student interaction.
Instructors:
Vintage Foster
Location:
Morse B105 (MRSE B105)
Schedule:
4:00pm-6:50pm on Tuesday (Jan 29, 2024 to May 17, 2024)
Availability:
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