IGA-202: American National Security Policy

Semester: Not Offered

Credit: 1.0

Faculty: Ashton Carter

Schedule

Day Time Location
First Day
Meet Day
Review

Description

Analyzes the central threats to U.S. and international security in the 21st century and the policy options to reduce those threats. Develops strategies to prevent or counter the principal potential threats to the survival and vital interests of the United States: terrorism, weapons of mass destruction in state and non-state hands, and a failed security order in Europe, Russia, Asia, or the Middle East. Addresses military and nonmilitary tools of security policy and military contingencies ranging from major theater war to “nation-building” and humanitarian missions. Additional topics include: the identification and strategic pursuit of national interests; establishment of priorities among potential security threats; global and regional security strategies; and the role of alliances and internatio