The Making of U.S. National Security Policy

Catalog description

Core requirement for the master's degree in International Affairs and Leadership. Takes students through the realistic process of developing and implementing U.S. national security policy. Presented by a former senior national security professional, outlines the origins and current structure of America's national security architecture. Using actual policy decisions, students exercise the process of analysis, decision making and translating into action, elements of the country's national security agenda. Also includes intensive analysis of the intent and outcome of such critical policy decisions and the leadership exercised by the participating decision makers.