17.46 | Fall 2023 | Undergraduate

U.S. National Security Policy

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the making of US foreign and national security policy. It examines the laws that guide policy-making, studies the actors and organizations involved in the inter-agency process, and explores how interaction between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches …
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the making of US foreign and national security policy. It examines the laws that guide policy-making, studies the actors and organizations involved in the inter-agency process, and explores how interaction between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches shapes policy development and implementation. Students acquire practical experience through policy writing and a crisis simulation. This course is designed for students interested in international relations, security, and public policy.
Learning Resource Types
Readings
Written Assignments
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine and President Biden of the United States shake hands.
On June 13, 2024, President Joe Biden of the United States and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine signed the U.S.-Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement, a historic show of support for Ukraine’s long-term security. (Image courtesy of the White House. This image is in the public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.)