Crash Course The Cold War
Crash Course on the Cold War equips professionals in humanities with essential tools to analyse crises effectively, draw reliable comparisons between historical and modern rivalries, and transform insights from history into concise policy memos, strategic briefs, and compelling recommendations tailored for today's busy decision-makers. It emphasises practical application of Cold War lessons to contemporary geopolitical challenges, ensuring participants can contribute meaningfully to policy discussions.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Crash Course on the Cold War offers a quick and thorough set of tools to link traditional Cold War strategies with current global rivalries. You will study concepts like deterrence, alliances, containment, ideology, and proxy conflicts, while mastering methods to make sound comparisons and steer clear of flawed parallels. Additionally, you will gain skills to convert historical knowledge into precise policy memos, analytical reports, and practical suggestions based on credible, verified information.
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Develop skills
- Cold War crisis analysis: rapidly interpret brinkmanship, signalling, and escalation dynamics.
- Policy memo writing: create concise one-page briefs suited for busy decision-makers.
- Historical analogy skills: evaluate and apply Cold War lessons to present-day rivalries swiftly.
- Risk assessment tools: evaluate nuclear and conventional risks using structured frameworks.
- Alliance strategy design: optimise burden-sharing, deterrence, and crisis management coordination.
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