The course addresses security aspects of transatlantic relations. It will discuss the history and current issues of security cooperation between the European Union (and its member states) and the United States of America. EU and US reactions to individual threats will be compared and analysed.
Last update: Weiss Tomáš, prof. Mgr., M.A., Ph.D. (13.09.2021)
Aim of the course
The course aims at understanding the differences and similarities between the European and American approaches to current security issues.
Having passed the course, you will • understand the development of the security relationship between the US and the EU and the factors that have shaped it. • be acquainted with key Transatlantic institutions that maintain Transatlantic security relations. • understand the factors that encourage and limit Transatlantic cooperation in various areas of security policy.
During the course, you will train how to • gather and analyse literature (and some data) to develop a persuasive answer to a given question, and to present your argument in a structured and concise manner. • cooperate in a group to distribute tasks and workload when preparing the presentation. • develop a persuasive and structured argument in writing using your knowledge and some written materials within a limited time.
Last update: Weiss Tomáš, prof. Mgr., M.A., Ph.D. (18.09.2022)
Teaching methods
Combination of lectures, student group presentations and discussion.
Last update: Weiss Tomáš, prof. Mgr., M.A., Ph.D. (13.09.2021)
Entry requirements
Students should have previous knowledge of the 20th century history.
Last update: Vykoukal Jiří, doc. PhDr., CSc. (08.07.2019)
