Punke, Michael

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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Syllabi Course Syllabi Spring 2-1-2005 PSC 495.01: National Security Policy Making Michael Punke The University Of Montana, michael.punke@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Punke, Michael, "PSC 495.01: National Security Policy Making" (2005). Syllabi. 7170. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/7170 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu. •\ PSC 495: National Security Policy-Making Professor Michael Punke Spring 2005 Part I: An Introduction to National Security Policy-Making January 25, 2005. Course Overview. January 27, 2005. National Security: A Brief Post-War History Reading: Jordan et al, American National Security ("Jordan"), Chapters 4 and 3, Forward (pages vii-ix). Part II: The Institutions of American National Security Policy February 1, 2005. The Institution of the Presidency. Reading: Jordan et al, Chapter 5. US Constitution, Article II. February 3, 2005. The National Security Council. Reading: Jordan et al, Chapter 10. February 8, 2005. The Department of Defense. Reading: Jordan et al, Chapter 8. 9-11 Commission Repmt, pages 95-98. February 10, 2005. The Intelligence Community. Reading: Jordan et al, Chapter 9. 9-11 Commission Report, pages 86-93, 407­419. Due Date: topic selection for projects, including honors and graduate papers February 15, 2005. The Department of Homeland Security. Reading: Stephen E. Flynn, "America the Vulnerable," Foreign Affairs, January/February 2002. 9-11 Commission Report, 385-393. Discussion: Writing Project I February 17, 2005. The Department of State. Reading: Jordan et al, pp 105-109, 152. 9-11 Commission Repo1t, pages 93-95. February 22, 2005. Public Opinion, Congress, and the Press. 1 Reading: Bob Woodward, The Commanders, "A Note to the Reader," pp 31-34; Jordan et al Chapter 6; US Constitution, Article I. 9-11 Commission Report, pages 419-4 23. February 24, 2005. Economic Agencies: The NEC, Treasury and USTR. Reading: Robert Rubin, Jn an Uncertain World Part III: Case Studies in National Security Policy March 1, 2005. The Cuban Missile Crisis. Reading: Allison, Essence of Decision, Chapters 2, 6. March 3, 2005. The Cuban Missile Crisis (cont.) Reading: Allison, Essence of Decision, pp 13-23; 143-147; 255-258. March 8, 2005. The First Gulf War Reading: Bob Woodward, The Commanders, Chapters 16-21. March 10, 2005. The First Gulf War: (cont.) Reading: Bob Woodward, The Commanders, Chapters 22-25. March 15, 2005. 9-11 -Before and During Reading: 9-11 Commission Report, pages 1-14, Chapter 2, pages 160-169, Chapters 8 and 10. March 17, 2005. 9-11 -After Reading: Woodward, Plan of Attack Due Date: Writing Project I Discussion: Writing Project II March 22, 2005. Spring Break. March 24, 2005. Spring Break March 29, 2005. Afghanistan/Iraq. 2 ,-. Reading: Woodward, Plan of Attack March 31, 2005. Iraq Reading: Woodward, Plan of Attack April 5, 2005. Lessons of 9/11 and Iraq. The 9-11 Commission Report, Chapters 11 and 13. Part IV: Current Issues in National Security Policy April 7, 2005. Iraq Today. Due Date: Writing P1·oject II April 12, 2005. Student Presentations. April 14, 2005. Student Presentations. April 19, 2005. Globalization. Reading: Friedman, The Lexus and the Olive Tree April 21, 2005. International Trade. Reading: to be assigned. April 26, 2005. Human Rights Reading: Suettinger, Beyond Tiananmen. April 28, 2005. The United Nations/Humanitarian Aid. Reading: Jordan et al, Chapter 22. May 3, 2005. National Security and Politics. Reading: to be provided May 5, 2005. Review for test and test-taking skills. Due Date: Writing Project III (Honors and Graduate students) May 9-13, 2004. Final exam week. Date for PSC 495 to be am1otmced. 3 Books. Jordan, Taylor, and Mazarr, American National Security Graham Allison, Essence ofDecision The 9-11 Commission Report Bob Woodward, The Commanders Bob Woodward, Plan ofAttack Thomas Friedman, The Lexus and the Olive Tree Class participation. This will be an active class, with an emphasis on discussion as much as lecturing. I will use a Socratic format (like law school), calling upon pre-desigated students to draw out key parts of assigned readings. Much of what you learn will come from your classmates. Because of this format, I will expect that students arrive at class prepared, having completed the assigned reading. Part of your grade will be determined by your class participation. Writing assignments. In addition to the substance of national security policy-making, this class will emphasize writing. In particular, the class will emphasize the type of writing done commonly in policy-oriented jobs (e.g., legislative assistant, White House aide). Each student will complete two short projects, both ofwhich will relate to a short class presentation in April. Honors/Graduate increment. Honors students, graduate students (and any other student wishing to do so) will complete an additional writing project ("Writing Project III"), details to be discussed individually. Grading. Grades will be based on the following breakdown: Class Participation: 10% Writing Project I: 20% Writing Project II: 20% Final Exam: 50% (Honors/Graduate Students/Others electing to complete Writing Project III: Same as above except that the final exam will count for 25% and Writing Project III will count for 25%.) Office Hours. I will maintain of1ice hours from 9:30 to 10:30 on Tuesday and Thursday (after class). My office is located at DHC #106. If this time does not work for you (e.g., because of conflict with another class), please contact me to arrange another time. I can also be contacted by email at mpunke2003@yahoo.com. 4 Possible Topics for Writing Projects/Oral Presentation In consultation with me, you will pick a single research topic that will form the background for Writing Project I, Writing Project II, and the short oral presentation. (In other words, you will not pick a different subject for each of these three projects.) No two people can pick the same topic, so reserve a topic early if you are passionate about a particular subject. Pick your topic by emailing me; the first student to email me gets the topic. Once you have confirmed your topic selection with me, visit me during office hours so that we can narrow your research. Other specifics of these projects will be discussed in class. You may propose your own topic, subject to my approval. Possible subjects include the following: Post-Election Iraq Middle East peace talks Humanitarian Relief China/Taiwan dispute Donald Rumsfield's role in formulating National Security Policy Condoleezza Rice's role in formulating National Security Policy George Tenet's role in formulating National Security Policy Bush's immigration policy and the US relationship with Mexico Europe's role in international security The US embargo of Canadian cattle over "mad cow" concerns Drug interdiction and the US relationship with Colombia Current US global efforts to halt the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction US efforts to keep North Korea from building nuclear weapons The US relationship with Saudi Arabia US eff01ts to combat AIDS internationally US efforts to combat global warming The role of the United States in the United Nations The role of the United States in the WTO Foreign Policy and Montana 5 

PSC 495.01: National Security Policy Making

University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Syllabi Course Syllabi Spring 2-1-2004 PSC 495.01: National Security Policy Making Michael Punke The University Of Montana, michael.punke@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Punke, Michael, "PSC 495.01: National Security Policy Making" (2004). Syllabi. 7148. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/7148 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu. •J• PSC 495: National Security Policy-Making Professor Michael Punke Spring2004 Part I: An Introduction to National Security Policy-Making January 27, 2004. Course Overview. January 29, 2004. National Security: A BriefPost-War History Reading: Jordan et al, American National Security ("Jordan"), Chapters 4 and 3, Forward (pages vii-ix). February 3, 2004. The First Gulf War: An Introductory Case Study Reading: Bob Woodward, The Commanders, Chapters 16-21. February 5, 2004. The First Gulf War: (cont.) Reading: Bob Woodward, The Commanders, Chapters 22-25. Part II: The Institutions of American National Security Policy February 10, 2004. The Institution of the Presidency. Reading: Jordan et al, Chapter 5. February 12, 2004. The National Security Council. Reading: Jordan et al, Chapter 10. Due Date: topic selection for projects, including honors and graduate papers February 17, 2004. The Department ofDefense. Discussion ofWriting Project I. Reading: Jordan et al, Chapter 8. Eliot A. Cohen, "A Tale of Two Secretaries," Foreign Affairs, May/June 2002. February 19, 2004. The Department of State. Reading: Jordan et al, pp 105-109, 152. February 24, 2004. The Central Intelligence Agency. Reading: Jordan et al. Richard K. Betts, "Fixing Intelligence", Foreign Affairs, January/February 2002. 1 February 26, 2004. The Department ofHomeland Security. Reading: Stephen E. Flynn, "America the Vulnerable," Foreign Affairs, January/February 2002. Jonathan Stevenson, "How Europe and America Defend Themselves", Foreign Affairs, March/ April 2003. March 2, 2004. Economic Agencies: The NEC, Treasury and USTR. Reading: Robert Rubin, In an Uncertain World March 4, 2004. The Public Opinion, Congress, and the Press. Reading: Bob Woodward, The Commanders, "ANote ~o the Reader," pp 31-34; Jordan et al Part III: Case Studies in National Security Policy March 9, 2004. The Cuban Missile Crisis. Reading: Allison, Essence ofDecision, Chapters 2, 6. March 11, 2004. The Cuban Missile Crisis (cont.) Reading: Allison, Essence of Decision, pp 13-23; 143-147; 255-258. March 16, 2004. Tiananmen Square Reading: Suettinger, Beyond Tiananmen; Robert Sutter, CRS Report March 18, 2004. Tiananmen Square (cont.). Discussion, Writing Project II. Reading: Suettinger, Beyond Tiananmen; Robert Sutter, CRS Report Due Date: Writing Project I March 23, 2004. Afghanistan/Iraq Reading: Bob Woodward, Bush at War March 25, 2004. Afghanistan/Iraq (cont.). Reading: Bob Woodward, Bush at War March 30, 2004. Spring Break 2 April 1, 2004. Spring Break Part IV: Current Issues in National Security Policy April 6, 2004. Terrorism/The Doctrine ofPreemption. Reading: Jordan et al. G. John Ikenberry, "America's Imperial Ambition," Foreign Affairs, September/October 2002. April 8, 2004. Terrorism/Preemption (cont.) Reading: Sebastian Mallaby, "The Reluctant Imperialist", Foreign Affairs, March/ April 2003. Due Date: Writing Project II April 13, 2004. Student Presentations. April 15, 2004. StudentPresentations. April 20, 2004. Globalization. Reading: Friedman, The Lexus and the Olive Tree April 22, 2004. International Trade. Reading: April 27, 2004. The United Nations. Reading: Jordan et al. April 29, 2004. National Security: Election 2004. Reading: to be provided May 4, 2004. Current Issue to be announced. May 6, 2004. Review for test and tesMaking skills. Due Date: Writing Project Ill (Honors and Graduate students) May 10-14, 2004. Final exam. Date to be announced. 3 'I• Books. Jordan, Taylor, and Mazarr, American National Security Bob Woodward, The Commanders Graham Allison, Essence ofDecision Bob Woodward, Bush at War Thomas Friedman, The Lexus and the Olive Tree Robert Rubin, In an Unc.ertain World Robert Suetinger, Beyond Tiananmen Class participation. This will be an active class, with an emphasis on discussion as much as lecturing. I will use a Socratic format (like law school), calling upon students to draw out key parts ofassigned readings. Much ofwhat you learn will come from your classmates. Because of this format, I will expect that students arrive at class prepared, having completed the assigned reading. Part of your grade will be determined by your class participation. Writing assignments. In addition to the substance ofnational security policy-making, this class will emphasize writing. In particular, the class will emphasize the type ofwriting done commonly in policy-oriented jobs (e.g., legislative assistant, White House aide). Each student will complete two short projects, both ofwhich will relate to a short class presentation in April. Honors/Graduate increment. Honors and graduate students will complete an additional writing project ("Writing Project III"), details to. be discussed individually. Grading. Grades will be based on the following breakdown: Class Participation: 10% Writing Project I: . 20% Writing Project II: 20% Final Exam: 50% (Honors/Graduate Students: Same as above except that the final exam will count for 25% and Writing Project III will count for 25%.) Office Hours. I will maintain office hours from 9:45 to 10:45 on Tuesday and Thursday. My office is located at DHC #106. I can also be contacted by email at mpunke2003@yahoo.com. 4 Possible Topics for Writing Projects/Oral Presentation In consultation with me, you will pick a single research topic that will form the background for Writing Project I, Writing Project II, and the short oral presentation. (In other words, you will not pick a different subject for each of these three projects.) No two people can pick the same topic, so reserve a topic early if you are passionate about a particular subject. Pick your topic by emailing me; the first student to email me gets the topic. Once you have confirmed your topic selection with me, visit me during office hours so that we can narrow your research. Other specifics of these projects will be discussed in class. You may propose your own topic, subject to my approval. Possible subjects include the following: Middle East peace talks. India/Pakistan dispute. China/Taiwan dispute. Donald Rumsfield's role in formulating National Security Policy Condoleezza Rice's role in formulating National Security Policy George Tenet's role in formulating National Security Policy Bush's immigration policy and the US relationship with Mexico The US embargo of Canadian cattle over "mad cow" concerns Drug interdiction and the US relationship with Colombia. Current US global efforts to halt the proliferation ofweapons of mass destruction. US efforts to keep North Korea from building nuclear weapons. The US relationship with Saudi Arabia US efforts to combat AIDS internationally US efforts to combat global warming The role of the United States in the United Nations The role of the United States in the WTO Foreign Policy and Montana Leadership crisis in Iran 5 

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