National Security and World Affairs. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Prerequisite: GLA 1013 or POL 1013 . Provides an overview of the US national security system, brief history of U.S. national security in the global context, overview of theoretical principles, economic and political dimensions of national security policy making, and U.S. engagements with other nations in both conflict non-conflict situations. Discusses constitutional and statutory authorities, selected comparative national security organizations and policies, roles of US national and international security organizations in policy development and implementation, intelligence and diplomatic inputs in developing national security strategies; congressional-executive politics and policy debates, collaborations between defense and diplomatic agencies in addressing international conflicts and resolutions, roles of non-governmental organizations, and selected case studies in U.S. national and international security decision-making. This course is recommended for students considering careers in national security, diplomacy, intelligence, or military service. (Formerly titled: "National Security in the Global Context."). Course fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.