SEC404 Understanding Strategic Threats
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CLO3: Analyze the main theories associated with terrorism, radicalization, de-radicalization and counter-radicalization, while considering all the related ethical considerations that may be associated in connection with the UAE level of response towards those. |
| CLO4: Analyze the emerging threat of cyber-terrorism and cyber-crime in the UAE. |
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CLO5: Use a broad framework to produce a draft security strategy against all the related strategic threats in the UAE. |
Overview
Strategic threats are many and diverse, and by nature often beyond the direct control of any one state. Therefore, looking ahead and drafting security strategies against those threats is vital. In this assignment, students will analyze strategic threats and devise and communicate draft security strategies for the UAE.
SEC404 Understanding Strategic Threats
Directions
Students will deliver an oral presentation individually or in groups of two (2).
The presentation topics are listed below. Each group will choose a topic for their presentation.
- Threat of regional WMD proliferation
- Threat of terrorism
- Threat of major regional power war
- Threat of climate change
- Threat of cyber activities
Each presentation will focus on three elements:
A critical assessment of the chosen threat
A discussion on the security implications for the UAE
Some recommendations for UAE defense and security strategy.
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Critically assess the chosen strategic threat (e.g., terrorism, WMD proliferation, cyber activities),
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Discuss the security implications of the threat for the UAE,
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Provide recommendations for UAE defense and security strategy,
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Ensure oral presentation is approximately 10 minutes long with equal speaking time for each presenter,
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Prepare 3–5 PowerPoint slides to support the presentation,