Science and Grand Strategy

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor, Undergraduate

This course examines the role of science and technology (S&T) in developing and sustaining US military and economic competitiveness. The main learning objective of the course is to give students an understanding of the historical debates around federal and private roles, thecommunities that contribute to the S&T ecosystem, and subsequently how strategies may or may not be successful at the national and international level. We will also discuss contemporary changes in international dynamics around S&T and the strategies/models that other nations havedeveloped for similar military and economic reasons. No prior technical skills or knowledge about science and technology are necessary for the course.