Military Strategy for Diplomat

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The aim of this course is to explore the complex relationship between the State Department and the Department of Defense in the United States Federal Government. The course will examine the roles and responsibilities of each department, the history of this relationship, the challenges and conflicts that have arisen between them, and the ways in which they have collaborated and cooperated. The course will also examine how this relationship affects US foreign policy and national security by examining the role of diplomacy in preventing conflict and promoting peace, the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the use of force, and the use of force in international relations, including the various types of force. This class will provide students with an understanding of military strategy and its application in diplomatic contexts. Students will explore the principles of military strategy, the role of diplomacy in shaping military strategy, and the importance of effective communication between military and diplomatic leaders in preventing conflict, miscalculation, and interagency dysfunction.