U.S. National Security Policy
17.46 · Political Science · Undergraduate · Fall 2023
Prof. Erik Lin-Greenberg
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…
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