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Overview

We will study navies and sea power in the modern world, from the 1890s to the present, concentrating on various thematic issues. The approach will be international, with a focus on the major naval powers. Themes will include how far classical arguments for sea power remain valid, how far there … For more content click the Read More button below.

We will study navies and sea power in the modern world, from the 1890s to the present, concentrating on various thematic issues. The approach will be international, with a focus on the major naval powers. Themes will include how far classical arguments for sea power remain valid, how far there are naturally naval and continental powers and national naval strategic traditions, how far navies have special capabilities, and modern naval and maritime strategic ideas.

Conditions for Enrolment

Restricted to students enrolled in Graduate Diploma or Masters programs.

Delivery

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Modern Naval History and Strategy

ZHSS8204