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Imagine a world in which: using scenarios in political science / Barma, Naazneen H; Durbin, Brent ; Lorbe, Eric ; Whitlark, Rachel E

Barma, Naazneen H	Journal Article
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A crucial dimension of bridging the gap between international affairs scholarship and policymaking is the generation of substantive, policy-relevant research programs. We describe the use of scenario analysis as a valuable experiential and problem-based technique for developing innovative research ideas in political science. We focus especially on the scholarly and pedagogical potential of scenarios for doctoral students by describing the structured use of scenarios at the annual New Era Foreign Policy Conference. The features of scenario analysis that commend its use to policymakers also make it well suited to helping political scientists generate policy-relevant research programs. Scenarios are plausible and textured stories that help imagine how the future political-economic world could be different from the past in a manner that highlights policy challenges. Scenario analysis can throw into sharp relief overlooked, yet pressing questions in international affairs that demand focused investigation. In turn, the search for answers can shape important research programs geared toward providing actionable clarity in understanding contemporary global issues and challenges.

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Problem-Based Learning ; Scenario Analysis ; Research Agendas ; Experiential Learning ; Bridging the Gap

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Van doorn and beyond: From Teaching Sociology to Interdisciplinary, problem-based learning in dutch officer training / Moelker, René; Soeters, Joseph

Moelker, René	Journal Article
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2008.

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In the 1960s, Jacques van Doorn started teaching (military) sociology as a formal, scientific discipline at the Netherlands Military Academy. Since then, the way military sociology was taught at the academy has seen a great number of developments; the philosophy of education at the academy changed into an interdisciplinary and problem-based learning approach. These changes evolved into military sociology becoming a recognized perspective for analyzing military operations while being valued for its contribution to the functioning of future officers. With this shift, military sociology has developed a more pragmatic character. Even though theoretical development has sometimes been hampered by this preoccupation with pragmatics, in most times the blending of theory and praxis has stimulated the development in this field of knowledge

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Military Sociology ; Officer Training ; Problem-Based Learning

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