Curriculum
Credits
The program requires a total of 36 credit hours (12 courses, 3 credit hours each). The 8 introductory and core courses are compulsory; 4 courses, including 3 seminars, are elective. The course in research methods is compulsory for those who write a thesis and is elective for those who do not.
Introductory and Core Courses:
The International System – Dr. Uriel Abulof
Modern Strategic Thought – Prof. Azar Gat
Modern Diplomacy – Prof. Aharon Klieman
Political Economy in the Global Age – Dr. Tal Sadeh
International Law and the Middle East Conflict – Prof. Robbie Sabel
Israel's Strategic Doctrine – Prof. General (Ret.) Isaac Ben Israel
The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict – Prof. Asher Susser
Workshop: Security Field Trips and Ambassador Forum – Brig. General (Ret.) Shalom Harari, Mr. Amos Harel, Dr. Alon Liel
Research Methods – Dr. Udi Somer (mandatory for thesis track, elective for non-thesis track)
Middle East Crisis Simulation – Dr. Jeppe Plenge Trautner
mandatory for non-thesis track
voluntary for thesis track: participation only, with no obligations (recommended)
Seminars (3 out of the following list):
Jewish International Politics – Prof. Yossi Shain
The Future of War – Prof. Martin van Creveld
The National Security Concepts of the Arab States and Iran – Dr. Ephraim Kam
Terror and Moral Dilemmas – Dr. Tamar Meisels
Propaganda and Public Diplomacy – Dr. Giora Goodman
Nationalism and International Relations – Prof. Astrid von Busekist
Medicine and War – Prof. Eran Dolev
China's Foreign Policy and National Security – Dr. Yoram Evron
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