M1D1: Power, Force and National Security

38422At this point in your studies you understand that military force remains a fundamental component of national security in an uncertain world. Force, however, is not the same as power. In this activity we engage in energetic, reasoned discussion regarding the distinction between power and force, and the resources America is able to deploy in each of these categories to fulfill grand strategy.

After completing your required readings, you should be ready to participate in our first discussion activity. Be sure to include at least one or two academic references/resources on your initial posting and observe APA citation format.

Please respond to the following:

In your analysis, what are the distinctions between power and force? Where does American power stand today? What are American force capabilities?

Required

Module Notes: 21st Century American Grand Strategy: Challenge and Opportunity
Colby, E. & Lettow, P. (2014). Have we hit peak america? The sources of U.S. power and the path to national renaissance (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..” Foreign Policy (July/August 2014)
Hooker, R.D. (2013), The strange voyage: A short precis on strategy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Parameters 42:4 (Winter/Spring 2013)
Wilson, I. III. (2014), The true tragedy of american power (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Parameters 43:4 (Winter 2013-14)