National Security Writing and Analysis Precapstone

This course prepares students for advanced study, writing, and research in national security.

This course explores the national security system and policy processes that drive and inform decision-making.

Readings span current affairs and historical cases to illustrate dynamics of strategic decision-making.

Assignments include the development of practical tools and skills most frequently used in national security settings such as memos, briefings, and working group presentations.

There is individual and in-class group work that simulates the experience of real-world practitioners working in national security from the front lines of the military, intelligence community, and civilian workforce to top-level decision-making inside the White House.