What is the origins of ethics and how does that inform security choices partners make?  The course explores how partners justify ethical action in international affairs. Special attention is given to the origins of group identify and how this impacts partner's security choices.  The student will explore the concepts of social dominance, authoritarianism, cooperative internationalism and militant internationalism. This course examines the significance of international political morality in shaping individual and collective conduct of foreign relations.  Session one is a look at the major philosophical perspectives on conflict, realism, natural
law, legal positivism, and explores the concepts of aggression, self-defense, preemption and humanitarian interventions.  In session two, we explore several models of values-based behavior and ethical reasoning behind group/state action.