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Home > Degree Programs > Teaching & Courses > 2008-2009 Course Listing > Central Challenges of American Foreign Policy
IGA-201: Central Challenges of American Foreign Policy
Faculty: Graham Allison, Meghan O'Sullivan
Schedule
| Day | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day | 1/28 | ||
| Meet Day | M/W | 2:40 PM - 4:00 PM | Land |
| Review |
Description
This course requires students to analyze central challenges of American foreign policy for the decade ahead. For each issue, we will analyze the international environment, identify strategic policy options, assess pros and cons, and examine processes for choice and action. The course combines operational assignments with conceptual and theoretical approaches. Students learn not only about current issues, but more importantly, how to analyze and present issues in strategic options memos and oral briefings directed at senior-level national security policymakers.