BSS485 United States Foreign and Security Policy

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Schuyler Foerster, Dr. phil. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Lenka Hrbková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D.
Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Lenka Hrbková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Mon 11:30–13:00 P22
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/40, only registered: 0/40, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/40
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives (in Czech)
This course offers an analytical and historical framework for understanding contemporary U.S. foreign policy, with particular emphasis on U.S. national security policy. Through lectures and seminar discussions, case studies, and simulations, we will examine the following main topics: • How historical traditions and the persistent debate between values and interests have informed and shaped U.S. foreign policy throughout American history. • The evolution of U.S. foreign policy following World War II to the present, as the U.S. attempts to adapt to radically changing international political environments. • The domestic context of U.S. foreign policy, including the roles played by the executive and legislative branches of government. • Critical analysis of U.S. past and current global and regional policies through case studies.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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