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Conduct a deep examination of U.S. grand strategy, through a theoretical and practical examination of its history, rationale, and key debates after World War II, through the Cold War, and into the complex strategic environment of the post-Cold War era. Critically interrogate the coherence and future of U.S. grand strategy in the remainder of the 21st century, exploring crucial topics such as the U.S.' posited relative decline, great power competition, and U.S. domestic political debates. Keywords: grand strategy; great power competition, security cooperation.

In this concluding course of the program, develop several visions of future warfare based on an analysis of current trends in warfare, of emerging technologies, and of new concepts and theoretical approaches to warfare by renowned strategists. Gain exposure to new concepts, such as precision engagement, network-centric warfare, and non-lethality. Discuss potentially revolutionary technologies like robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology as well as their possible applications and usage in future wars.

Examine the classical theory and practice of conflict in circumstances less than general conventional war. Also explore key concepts and strategic principles pertaining to asymmetric warfare, terrorism, insurgency and counterinsurgency, irregular warfare, unconventional warfare, and military operations less than war (peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance). Prerequisite: Departmental approval required. Restricted to Level of GR.

Perform a comprehensive survey on the theory and fundamental principles of non-kinetic tools used to execute national military strategy in times of conflict and peace. Examine influence strategies employing strategic communication, public diplomacy, military diplomacy, military public affairs, civil affairs and psychological operations. Prerequisite: Departmental approval required. Restricted to Level of GR.

Critically examine the ubiquitous nature of the cyber domain in modern warfare in this advanced seminar. Study  fundamental principles and case studies in cyber warfare to explain the importance of cyber power in national military strategy and in joint/combined operations, including defensive and offensive operations in cyberspace. There will be a particular emphasis on Russian and Chinese cyber warfare capabilities and operations.

Conduct a detailed and systemic examination of the key security issues affecting the º£½ÇÉçÇøern Hemisphere. Strongly  focus on the role of this region in U.S. national security policy and strategy in a historical context, especially with respect to internal conflicts, political instability and economic inequality. Examine contemporary threats such as the impacts of regional transnational crime. Conclude by re-examining the contemporary strategic importance and opportunities of the region amidst wider global events.

Conduct a detailed, systematic, and historically contextualized examination of the key security and strategic issues affecting countries across the African continent. Consider the causes and implications of regional conflict, violent extremism, and instability, and the measures that are taken to combat these trends, including through U.S. policy. Also explores contemporary strategic competition across the continent, and how that intersects with political and economic development.

Undertake a detailed and systematic examination of the key security and strategic issues affecting Europe. Placing the transatlantic alliance in historical context from the end of the Second World War to the present day, outline and debate the role of Europe in U.S. national security and grand strategy. The course has a heavy focus on relations with Russia amidst the invasion of Ukraine and includes a critical discussion of NATO's expansion as well as a contextual exploration of Russian-Ukrainian relations.

Conduct a detailed and systematic examination of the key military strategic issues affecting the Middle East. Also cover the ongoing strategic competition in Central Asia. The course will place a heavy focus on the role of this region in U.S. national security policy and grand strategy and broadly outline the most pressing current security issues in the Middle East such as political instability, terrorism and radicalization through salafi-jihadi ideologies, and the conflictual competition between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Perform a detailed and systematic examination of the key strategic issues affecting the Indo-Pacific. Gain an understanding of the modern history of the region and the contemporary security dynamics that are shaping it. A heavy focus will be placed on the roles of China, Japan, and India. Learn why the Indo-Pacific is the key region for U.S. strategy into the 21st century, and critically interrogate U.S. policies in key potential conflict flashpoints.

Examine the key military strategic and security issues affecting North America. Strongly focus on the role of this region in national security policy and military strategy, especially homeland defense, and also on the regional security crisis related to transnational crime, and how that impacts the North American economy, its borders, and its people. Also explore Arctic security in the context of a changing climate. Building understanding of U.S. security cooperation with Canada and Mexico is key to this course. Keywords: homeland defense; arctic security; transnational crime.

Explore and understand the crucial domain of space within broader overarching U.S. national strategy. Learn the  history and importance of U.S. space strategies. Analyze and interrogate the rapidly increasing importance of space for U.S. national interests, and how that increasing importance is affected by US policies and strategies. A special focus will be placed on space and great power competition over the decades, and the incorporation of commercial and international partners into evolving U.S. military, commercial, and civil space strategies. Keywords: space systems; space policy; space strategy.

Address specialized issues in Defense and Strategic Studies in depth. Topics vary.