NPTG8563A-F13
Evolutn ofChineseNuclearPolicy
This course, on the evolution of Chinese nuclear policy, is divided into three parts. The first part outlines early Chinese attitudes to nuclear weapons, proliferation and disarmament, prior to and immediately following China’s nuclear test in 1964. The second part examines enduring concepts in Chinese nuclear policy, such as No First Use, and introduces students to important debates in China since the 1980s on nuclear deterrence. The third part focuses on contemporary issues and challenges that shape Chinese nuclear policy, from ballistic missile defense, to the South Asian nuclear tests in 1999, and the North Korean nuclear crisis. The nature of the US-China nuclear relationship will also be explored. The principal objective of the course is to give students a better understanding of China’s nuclear policy, both past and present. A secondary objective is to introduce to students key literature and sources, both in English and Chinese, on this issue.
- Term:
- Fall 2013 - MIIS
- Location:
- CNS (499 Van Buren) VIDCONF RM(V499 VIDCONF RM)
- Schedule:
- 12:00pm-1:50pm on Monday, Wednesday (Aug 26, 2013 to Dec 13, 2013)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Jeffrey Lewis
- Subject:
- Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
- Department:
- Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
- Division:
- Intl Policy & Management
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- MIIS Graduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 90505
- Subject Code:
- NPTG
- Course Number:
- 8563
- Section Identifier:
- A