https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/R_MthLPISThe purpose of the thesis is to conduct independent academic research in the area of international security. Students will demonstrate the analytical skills to apply acquired knowledge and insights to concrete problems in the area of international security and to critically assess (interdisciplinary) research, legal developments and political developments in the area of international security. The latter includes the ability to demonstrate a critical attitude regarding existing theories and knowledge and to draw conclusions from legal texts, empirical data and research findings. Students will also demonstrate the communicative skills necessary to present and discuss their knowledge, research findings and methodology.Every student will have a supervisor assigned to themr. The supervisor will guide the student through the various stages of writing a thesis, such as defining a research question, reviewing the relevant literature, developing and carrying out a research design.Students will receive guidance and feedback from their supervisors in a mix of small group thesis seminars and individual meetings.written thesisAdditional information will be made available in the final thesis course syllabus.