National Security

Catalog description

This course surveys the doctrine, institutional framework, and conduct of national security across the three branches of government. The course first covers the separation of national security powers, reviewing the Constitutional authority of Congress, the courts, and the President and the institutional framework for making national security decisions. Next, it covers treatment of citizens and non-citizens during states of emergency and war, including humanitarian law. The course reviews the law governing the intelligence services, including the conduct of covert operations and intelligence gathering. Problems of counter-intelligence and cybersecurity will be considered. Finally, the course introduces efforts to preserve domestic security, including transportation and medical infrastructure and food, water, and energy security.