Intelligence and National Security

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Subject:

Social Sciences

Institution Name:

The Saylor Foundation

Collection:

Saylor Foundation

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

The study of intelligence and national security operations is an analysis of how the various branches of government work together to protect and promote American interests at home and abroad. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an overview of national security policy analysis and the United States intelligence community. As the student progress through this course, the student will learn about strategic thought and strategy formulation, develop the ability to assess national security issues and threats, and cultivate an understanding of the institutions involved in the formulation and execution of national security policy through diplomacy, intelligence operations, and military force. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: demonstrate a working knowledge of the various definitions of national security interests that have been applied during various periods of US history; identify vital interests and threats to international and domestic security in order to make recommendations to policymakers and leaders; identify key agencies within the US Intelligence community and their respective missions; demonstrate awareness of the roles and powers of various actors and organizations in the policymaking and implementation process within the field of U.S. national security; demonstrate skills in the collection and analysis the various political, social, economic, military, legal, and ethical goals and values that form the basis of policymaking decisions; demonstrate application of various decision frameworks used by policymakers and leaders in developing and executing national security policies; demonstrate an understanding of the context, evolution, risks, and linkages of national security issues, alternatives, and solutions. (Political Science 313)

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Assessments, Audio Lectures, Full Course, Lecture Notes, Readings, Syllabi, Textbooks, Video Lectures

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Audio, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs, Video

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0
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The Saylor Foundation