National Security Law

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor, Undergraduate

This course will introduce students to legal frameworks relevant to U.S. national security. The first part of the course will examine Constitutional legal structures, and the core authorities relevant to the use of different elements of national power (i.e. the use of force, intelligence activities, economic sanctions, etc.). The second, larger part of the course will look closely at several case studies (i.e. Bosnia/Serbia, 9/11 and Iraq/Afghanistan, counter-terrorism, homeland security and border enforcement, cybersecurity and cyber operations), and how law has affected (or is affecting) the actions of the U.S., its allies, and other actors.