This course examines the evolution of U.S. strategic thinking from the time of the country’s founding to the present, in the context of the pillars introduced in the core Foundations courses. Through the analysis of primary and secondary sources, the course illuminates enduring themes and truths of international relations and statecraft. In tandem with the rise of the United States from a small nation to a global power, it explores the expansion of American interests and the evolution of military strategy into national security strategy. Required for the minor in Military History and Strategy.
Prerequisite Courses