The Politics of American Security

The forces shaping U.S. security and military policies, including military interventions, military spending, and efforts to limit arms and the use of force. Case studies are explored to engage debates about how to improve U.S. security from threats posed by terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and regional powers; and to understand how U.S. policies are affected by international developments, domestic politics, civil-military relations, organizational politics, and cultural and psychological factors.