The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism
Is the threat of nuclear terrorism real? Listen to Graham Allison, Martha Crenshaw, David Holloway and Joe Martz as they investigate the evidence with myself and selected Stanford students. What would be the consequences of a nuclear terror attack? The scenario is difficult to imagine, but Alex Wellerstein and Lynn Eden help me and our students understand just what could happen if the worst case occurs, and how we can work to limit the damage. What can we do to prevent or mitigate this risk? Participate as I explore this crucial question with the help of Stephen Flynn, Rachel Bronson, Valerie Plame Wilson, Ellen Tauscher and Jeffrey Lewis.
With the expert help of Stanford Online, we are able to bring to you this unprecedented group of experts from a wide variety of fields, who share a strong commitment to the urgency of educating people on this important topic. In some of the sessions, you will also hear students actively participating in the conversation. You’ll be exposed to a profound and sometimes disturbing body of research and information, and challenged to find a path forward out of this predicament.
We do not have required reading, but under Additional Resources you will find numerous books, articles, web links and videos to enhance your experience. In addition, we offer a "Nukes in the News" section to add topicality. The more you participate, the more you will get out of your experience.
Our course differs from most online courses in a fundamental way: our goal is not just to provide facts, but to inspire you to take action. You have the power to make a difference, and I believe this course will give you knowledge and hopefully motivation to do so. You can read more about the subject, and find ways to become involved, by visiting the website of the William J. Perry Project: www.wjperryproject.org.
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Length | 5 weeks |
Effort | 1 - 5 hours per week |
Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
Cost | $50 |
From | StanfordOnline, Stanford University via edX |
Instructor | William Perry |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Humanities |
Tags | History |
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 5 weeks |
Effort | 1 - 5 hours per week |
Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
Cost | $50 |
From | StanfordOnline, Stanford University via edX |
Instructor | William Perry |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Humanities |
Tags | History |
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