38830M7A1: Position Paper: The U.S. National Security Budget Process In this module we have explored the economics and politics in national security.  In this activity, you will provide a description and an analysis of the United States national security budget process and its potential strengths and weaknesses. When you have completed this activity, you will […]

38828M8D1: Strategic Options for the Future — a Debate After completing your required readings, you should be ready to participate in our discussion activity. Be sure to include at least one or two academic references/resources on your initial posting and observe APA citation format.. When you have completed this activity, you will be able to: • Analyze […]

38827M7D1: National Security Budgeting in an Era of Austerity We have examined the policy process for budgeting in national security and the fiscal consequences of the “Long War” and the 2008 economic crisis. In this activity we will discuss and debate America’s options for national security in an era of austerity. After completing your required […]

38804M6D1: Fifth-Generation Warfare and U.S Security Strategy McCuen’s “Hybrid War” (Module 2) and Hammes “Fifth Generation War” imply a 21st century battlefield for which the United States is, perhaps, less than adequately prepared. Here, we discuss the implications of these concepts for the future formulation of national security policy. After completing your required readings, you should […]

38803M6A1: PowerPoint Presentation: American National Security and “Full Spectrum Operations” In this module we have explored the power and limitations of military force in the 21st century as revealed in operational experience in Iraq and elsewhere. In this activity, you will provide an analysis of the potential strengths and weaknesses of America in future global conflict […]

38734M5D1: National Security and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction Keir Lieber and Darryl Pressman present the case that the United States has achieved a unique and quite powerful position in the hierarchy of nuclear armed states. On the other hand the remainder of our material this week indicates dangerous vulnerabilities involving the potential use […]

38733M5A1: Position Paper: Countering the proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction When you have completed this activity, you will be able to: ♦ Analyze the range of policy instruments available to counter the proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction (CO#1 and CO#5) ♦ Explain the ethical implications of using weapons of […]

38657This is a continuation of Order# 38421and this is what the Professor said about it: “Great topic and well-presented, but proofread closely to catch grammar errors. I’m also a little worried that the topic is too broad – consider narrowing to a particular sector or threat actor as a case study to better fit the […]

38655M4D1: Terrorism and American Security Policy Terrorism, as Kydd and Walter make clear in their analysis, is a tactic which exploits “costly signaling” as a weapon of the weak. In this activity, we explore the vulnerabilities of democracies in particular to this strategy and the range of options democratic societies possess to combat this threat. […]

38656M4D2: Terrorism and Ethical Dilemmas In your education you have been introduced to the wide ranging field of national security, and as you complete your coursework you should recognize the many daunting ethical dilemmas which confront practitioners in this professional environment. In this activity, we turn to a discussion of the ethical implications of the […]