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Samuel Thompson, BA

Fee £100.00 (concession rate £80.00) - fee will amend when you select the appropriate fee rate below.

Autumn 2026

10 weekly sessions on Tuesdays 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm, starting 29 September, no class on Tuesday 6th October

Why do great powers go to war with one another? How to avoid conflict? The course examines great power rivalry from the beginning of the early modern to the present day and looks at theories surrounding rising and declining powers, and why war has resulted so often. The reasons why States rise and decline will be discussed along with more recent rivalries such as USA/USSR and whether the rise of China as a superpower is likely to lead to war with the current dominant power, the United States.

This class will be offered in hybrid form, i.e. you can attend on QUB campus or online

No class on Tuesday 6 October

Support Requirements

If as a result of your disability you have support requirements, please complete a support needs form and return it 3 weeks before your class commences. The form is available to download here under the Facilities and Support for Disabled Students section or contact the office on 90 973323.

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