PS 345 - American National Security Policy

Credits: 3

This course analyzes U.S. National Security Policy, the combination of Foreign and defense policies. Using theories of international politics and Foreign policy, students learn about the evolution of U.S. national security from the War of Independence to the contemporary period. Theoretical approaches, such as geopolitics, balance of power, and Force doctrines, are examined. The agencies and personnel that develop and implement security policy are also studied.

Pre-Requisites: PS 141 or permission of instructor.
Repeatable: May not be repeated for credit