National Security Decision Making

Catalog description

This course explores the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders and the capabilities of their respective organizations, as well as significant influencers in the national security arena. It assesses organizational structures and decision-making forums involved in formulating, deciding, implementing, and assessing national security decisions. As a part of the class, students develop, communicate, and evaluate national security decisions and the underlying strategies that influence ultimate policies and final courses of action. Lastly, the course considers national security decision-making assumptions, constraints, and tradeoffs. Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed