Strategy II: US National Security Policy and the Future of Conflict

4 Credits.

Strategy II examines the current and future use of force to achieve national objectives, emphasizing the emerging domains of 21st century warfare. It explores the changing character of war; the challenges of strategic forecasting and adaptability; and how to make strategy amidst great uncertainty. The course is taught through a combination of lecture, discussion, and exercises. At the end of the course, students will have a better grasp of the diverse and competing issues that confront today's strategists and policy makers, as they face an unpredictable future.