NATO: Build Back Better

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor

The course examines the current security environment in Europe, with a focus on NATO and trans-Atlantic relations. The coursework includes: readings, lectures and discussion of NATO's political and military structure and goals; collective defense and deterrence posture against new and traditional threats and challenges; and, how American policy deals with Allies and the Alliance. We will present a role-play simulation in the class based on a scenario of a Russian invasion of a NATO Ally and how the U.S. and NATO would/should respond. Learning Objectives: • Deepen understanding of the interplay between diplomatic and military tools in the Alliance. • Assess what governments are doing to deter and defend against aggression, including by strengthening alliances and partnerships. • Deepen understanding of current regional security challenges in Europe. • Improve analytical skills, both written and verbal, on key strategic issues, including specifically game theory and simulation.