This classic text provides a rich and nuanced discussion of American national security policymaking.
American National Security remains the ideal foundational text for courses in national security, foreign policy, and security studies. Every chapter in this edition has been extensively revised, and the book includes discussion of recent security policy changes in the Trump administration. Highlights include:
- An updated look at national security threats, military operations, and homeland security challenges
- An analysis of the evolving roles of the president, Congress, the intelligence community, the military, and other institutions involved in national security
- A revised consideration of the strengths, limitations, and employment of instruments of national power, including diplomacy, information, economic tools, and armed forces
- An exploration of the economic and national security implications of globalization
- An enhanced exami
