NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS PROGRAMS 683 EUROPE, USSR

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NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS PROGRAMS
683 EUROPE, USSR
MAY 1977
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
NAVY review(s) completed.
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681: MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA, SOUTH ASIA
682: FAR EAST, SOUTHEAST ASIA, PACIFIC
683: EUROPE, USSR
684: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS
686: STRATEGIC PLANNING
Objective:
These programs and related curricula are designed to pro-
vide graduate education to DOD officers and civilians in the
field of security affairs with particular emphasis on the
following areas: politico-military affairs, strategic and
operational planning, attache' affairs, foreign intelligence
and area analysis. The curricula may be divided into area
specialties (681, 682, and 683 - in cooperation with the Defense
Language Institute, also in Monterey) and functional speciali-
ties (684 and 686) conducted solely at the Postgraduate School.
The degree of Master of Arts in National Security Affairs is
awarded graduates who successfully complete program requirements.
Current program sponsors include: Navy-Deputy Chief of
Naval Operations (Plans and Policy); Air Force - Assistant Chief
of Staff, Intelligence; and Army-Director, Military Personnel
Center, Foreign Area Office (FAO) Program.
Specific educational objectives of these curricula are:
1. Geopolitics - Modern international politics is deeply
rooted in geography. Students will be familiar with the geo-
political aspects of world regions in terms of their global
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strategic importance. They will understand how scholars view
the influence of geography, climate, economics, political cul-
ture, and demography on political thought and foreign policy.
2. Strategic Posture - Students should perceive national
strengths and weaknesses which affect a nation's strategic
postures and capabilities; and be able to identify and assess
major military, political, economic, and sociological trends
which affect policy choices in domestic and foreign affairs.
3. Military Forces - Students will understand the roles,
political influence, social position, composition, structure,
capabilities, and vulnerabilities of the armed forces. They
will be informed of current political and military developments,
regional politico-military relations, and regional defense
agreements both bi- and multi-lateral.
4. Geography - Students should have a grasp of geography
and its impact on national development, agriculture, spatial
relationships, transportation systems, economic sufficiency
and military posture. Area specialists should have detailed
knowledge of their geographical areas and the concommitant
strategic significance.
5. Economics - Students must be aware of the economic
strengths and weaknesses of the major power blocs and of
economic phenomena which influence ideology, military doctrine,
industrial and social development. Area specialists must be
familiar with the principal resources, economic influence,
industrial capacity and major industries of their world region.
6. Politics - Students should have a knowledge of the
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major political systems , political culture and governmental
organizations; be aware of current political doctrine and
issues, and know the strength, appeal, and influence of
Communism and other ideologies. Area specialists should
have a detailed knowledge of their area and be aware of the
current relationships, attitudes and perspectives toward both
the United States and the Soviet Union prevalent in it.
7. Culture and Religion - The student should be cogni-
zant of the influence of class structure, ethnic cultural and
religious values, and ideology on domestic and foreign affairs.
They should understand the origins of and current cultural
and religious differences and conflicts and how these factors
affect regional and national unity.
8. Current Issues - Students must be familiar with the
major security issues in the world. These include, but are
not limited to, political, economic and military conflicts,
insurgencies, social problems and efforts at social reform,
economic problems and other issues which affect both the status
or well-being of nations. These issues should be related to
the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign and security
policies.
9. Analytical and Research Skills - Scholarly skills
emphasized throughout the programs include: effective oral
and written expression, research techniques, interpretation
and evaluation of complex data, problem solving, forecasting,
decision processes, modes of negotiation and debate, the
formulation of strategy and politico-military objectives.
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Qualification for Admission:
These programs are open to officers and civilian
Government employees who have a baccalaureate degree earned
with above average academic performance. Applicants may fulfill
requirements for specific curricula through undergraduate
courses that meet program prerequisites, Graduate Record Exam-
ination results, or other evidence. Applicants must be
approved by the Chairman, Department of National Security
Affairs.
Degree Requirements:
1. At least 44 quarter units of approved graduate study
pertinent to the field of National Security Affairs, of which
at least 16 units must be at the 4000 level.
2. The completion of an approved sequence of courses
concentrating in either an area (681, 682, 683) or functional
(684, 686) specialty, including at least one 4000 level course
in that specialty.
3. Successful completion of a comprehensive examination,
or an acceptable thesis in lieu thereof.
4. Language requirement may be satisfied by one of the
following options:
a. Completion of a DLI basic language course, or
b. Certification of an R2/S2 rating based on the
Defense Language Proficiency Test (DPLT), or
c. Completion of a ..anguage examination jointly
developed and conducted by NPR Td DLI.
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The Common Core:
The courses below form a common core for the National
Security Affairs Curricula (all area and functional specialties
QUARTER
NS 3262 Theory 9
NS3061 American
NS4140 Problems
NS400 Perspec-
Practice of
National Secur-
of'Security
tives On Ameri-
International
ity Policy
Assistance &
can Civiliza-
Relations
Arms Transfers
tion
NS 3169 ompara-
e o -
or 3
tive Political
itics of Na-
American For-
Analysis 6
tional 6 Global
eign Policy 6
Research Methods
Economic Rela-
World Politics
tions
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NS 3061 AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY (4-0)
Course Description:
An institutional and functional analysis of the national
and international factors which shape U.S. defense policy.
The course is focused on two major areas: The decision-making
process, including the legislative-executive budgetary process,
and the influence of bureaucratic politics and interest group
participation upon defense decisions; Problems of strategic
choice, including threat analysis, net assessment, deterrence
theory, and limited war.
Course Objectives:
1. To define the strategic context of American National
Security Policy.
2. To examine the formal and informal decision-making
processes in the U.S. defense effort, and their impact on
national security.
3. To analyze U.S. and Soviet strategic doctrine.
4. To compare elements of national power, especially
military power, of the major superpowers.
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NS 3078 THE POLITICS OF NATIONAL AND GLOBAL
ECONOMIC RELATIONS (4-0)
Course Description:
An integrated analysis in three segments of the economic
and political factors that together determine national and
international economic arrangements. [The first segment is
comprised of] The general principles of public finance as a
prerequisite for the analysis of budgets, and policy priori-
ties in specific countries and areas. The second deals with
the basic differences between socialist, capitalist and
market economic systems. The remainder is concerned with the
changing world economic order, to include such topics as trade,
aid, multi-national corporations, technology and strategic
resources.
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the basic principles of public finance
and budgeting, which will serve as one of the foundations for
study of regional economics.
2. To present the basic principles of socialist,
capitalist, and mixed economic systems.
3. To provide an appreciation of the following elements
of the global politico-economic system:
a. World trade
b. The international monetary system
c. The multi-national corporation
d. Aid relations between rich and poor states
e. Strategies for lesser developed countries
4. To provide the student with substantive knowledge of
the location and flow of strategic resources.
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NS 3169 COMPARATIVE POLITICAL ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH METHODS (4-0)
Course Description:
An analytical and comparative study of the form and
functioning of the major types of contemporary government with
emphasis on the policy-making process and research methods.
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the student to the literature and scope
of comparative politics.
2. To provide a conceptual framework to understand
comparative politics.
3. To acquaint the student with a number of selected
theories used in analyses of political development.
4. To provide the strengths and weaknesses of various
theoretical approaches to the study of political change and
development.
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NS 4000 PERSPECTIVES ON AMERICAN CIVILIZATION (4-0)
Course Description:
This course, especially designed,for the foreign area
studies (attache') program, is an interdisciplinary study of
American culture, involving the political, economic, social,
philosophical and literary development of the Nation since
1789.
Course Objectives:
1. To provide perspectives on American civilization and
the development of the American consensus.
2. To present the development of the American political
character created by American political and economic history.
3. To develop an awareness of the distinctive character
of American civilization and foreign perspectives on it.
4. To understand pragmatism and the formation of the
modern American mind, social structure, politics of reform,
and modern intellectual currents.
5. To provide substantive knowledge of the development
of the Nation during the past two centuries.
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NS 3262 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF INTERNATIONAL
POLITICS (4-0)
Course Description:
A systematic theoretical analysis of international re-
lations and a study of the factors, organizational strategies,
and techniques of international politics.
Course Objectives:
1. Analyzing international relations from three perspec-
tives; systemic, nation-state, and individual decision-maker.
2. Evolution of the international system.
3. Elements of national power and the complexity of
their measurement.
it. Concepts of alliance, integration, conflict, arms
competition and arms control as they apply to inter-state
behavior.
5. Such psychological approaches as the operational code,
frustration/aggression and relative deprivation.
6. The new forces operating in the international system,
such as transnationalizm, technology, resource cartels, nuclear
proliferation and the changing economic order.
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NS 4273 AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY AND WORLD POLITICS (4-0)
Course Description:
An advanced study of the underlying assumptions and object-
ives of American security and foreign policy. Policy formula-
tion, world politics, alliance and treaty systems; effects on
security problems of budgets, weapons systems, research and
development, international economic issues; the functioning of
regional security systems in crises; problems of threat and
intelligence determination. Research in primary sources.
This course is designed to develop a capacity for problem
analysis and encourage opportunities for research specialization.
Prerequisites: NS 3400, NS 3610.
Course Objectives:
1. To relate the foreign and defense policies of the
United States to defense strategies and weapons systems.
2. To develop linkage, models, and concepts that assist
analysis of the effects of internal institutional development
on foreign policy.
3. To analyze contemporary development in the global
political system in terms of changes in the American political
system.
NOTE: This course is required for all Navy students.
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NS 4140 PROBLEMS OF SECURITY ASSISTANCE
AND ARMS TRANSFERS (4-0)
Course Description:
An analysis of the patterns, purposes and effects of
cross-national security assistance, including arms sales and
the transfer of technology. Special topics include: factors
dominating the arms transfer policies of the major powers;
the role of the military in recipient nations; the role of
the military attache'; the design, execution and evaluation
of security assistance programs. Prerequisites: NS 3061
or NS 3262.
Course Objectives:
An appreciation and knowledge of:
1. The various roles of conventional arms transfers in
the international system, with emphasis on events since World
War II.
2. The factors involved in the arms transfer policies of
the U.S., U. K., France, U.S.S.R., PRC, and other selected
suppliers.
3. The role of arms transfers in the foreign policy of
selected nation-states.
4. The effects of arms transfers on regional conflict
economic development and the internal politics of selected
countries.
5. The U.S. arms transfers decision-making process, to
include appropriate regulations and guidelines.
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AREA SPECIALTY CURRICULA
#681 - Middle East, Africa, South Asia
#682 - Far East, Southeast Asia, Pacific
#683 - Europe, USSR
Description:
These curricula are cooperative programs with the Defense
Language Institute. They last from one to two years depending
upon the curricula and option selected, the language studied,
and educational background. Inputs to these programs are
accepted each quarter of the academic year (July, September,
January or March). Officers are assigned to NPS for the dura-
tion of the combined program. Quotas for language instruction
are obtained from DLI by the Curricular Office, except for
those students who have acquired language proficiency either
at DLI or other institutions before admission to the program.
For those sponsors whose students do not require language in-
struction, a purely academic option conducted solely at NPS
is offered. Thus, program length may vary as follows:
1. Twelve months academic instruction at NPS and six
months language instruction at DLI (most Western European
languages).
2. Twelve months academic instruction at NPS and twelve
months language instruction at DLI (most languages other than
Western European).
3. Twelve months academic instruction at NPS (for those
students who are qulified in the language of their particular
area specialty).
4. Eighteen months academic instruction at NPS and sub-
mission of an acceptable thesis (for those students whose
sponsors do not require language instruction).
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683 EUROPE, USSR
The primary options include concentration in European
or Soviet Studies. For those students whose language is
Spanish, Portuguese or French, the West European option can
be modified to include courses in Latin America, Africa or
other areas where those languages are spoken.
(1) A Naval Officer concentrating in Soviet Studies
(language not required.) Eighteen months academic instruction
QUARTER
NS3169 Compara-
NS3061 American
NS3610 Problems
NS3612 Prob-
tive Political
National Security
of Government
lems of Gov-
Analysis and
Policy
and Security in
ernment and
Research Methods
East Asia and the
Security in
Pacific
the Peoples
Republic of
China
NS 3262 Theory
NS3078 Politics
NS3710 Interna-
NS3320 nter-
and Practice
of National and
tional Relations
national Re-
of Interna-
Global Economic
and Security
lations and
tional Relations
Relations
Problems of the
Security Prob-
Mediterranean
lems of the
Middle East
NS340 Domestic
NS3410 Soviet Na-
NS3440 Compara-
N Soviet
Determinants of
tional Security
tive Communist
Naval and
Soviet National
and Foreign Poli-
Political Systems
Maritime
Security Policy
cy-Making
Strategy
Processes
NS3700 Strategic
NS3 O1 Recent
NS3430 Soviet
NS3280 Nuclear
Geography and
History of Europe
Military Strategy
Weapons and
History of
and the USSR
Foreign Poli-
Europe
cy
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NS4140 Problems
NS4273 American
of Security
Foreign Policy
Assistance and
and World
Arms Transfers
Politics
NS4425 Advanced
NS4400 Seminar
Topics in Soviet
in Soviet Secur-
Naval Affairs
ity Problems
NS4700 Seminar
N 4 1 Seminar
in Soviet-
in Sino-Soviet
European Rela-
Relations
tions
NS0810 Thesis
NS0810 Thesis
Research
Research
(2) A Prospective Attache' to Denmark. Twelve months academic
instruction and comprehensive examination at NPS. Six months
language instruction at DLI.
QUARTER
NS3169 Compara-
NS3061 American
NS4140 Problems
NS4000 Perspec-
tive Political
National Securi-
of Security
tives on Ameri-
Analysis and
ty Policy
Assistance and
can Civiliza-
Research Methods
Arms Transfers
tion
N S3262 Theory
NS3078 Politics
NS4700 Seminar
NS4701 Seminar
and Practice of
of National and
in Soviet
in Political an
International
Global Economic
European Re-
Security Prob-
Relations
Relations
lations
lems of Europe
NS3400 Domestic
NS3268 Problems
N S3800 Problems
NS 280 Nuclear
Determinants of
of Government
of Government
Weapons and
Soviet National
and Security in
and Security in
Foreign Policy
Security Policy
Contemporary
the Scandinavian
Europe
and Baltic Region
NS3700 Strate-
NS3701 Recent
NS3710 Interna-
NSO811 Prepara-
gic Geography
History of
tional Relations
tion for Com-
and History of
Europe and the
and Security
prehensive
Europe
USSR
Problems of the
Examination
Mediterranean
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FLDA01 Danish
FLDA02 Danish
50 Area
Area Collo-
Colloquium in
quium in European
European Studies
Studies
3. A student preparing for successive assignments in
Spanish-speaking countries. Language requirement completed
prior to enrollment. Twelve months academic instruction and
comprehensive examination at NPS.
QUARTER
NS3169 Compara-
NS3061 American
Problems
Directed
tive Political
National Secur-
of Security
Study in Na-
Analysis and
ity Policy
Assistance and
tional Secur-
Research Methods
Arms Transfers
ity Affairs
NS3262 Theory
NS3078 Politics
NS3032 History
NS4279 Directed
and Practice of
of National and
of Recent Insur-
Study in Nation
International
Global Economic
gency Warfare
al Security
Relations
Relations
and Political
Affairs
Terrorism
NS3500 Problems
NS3520 Problems
NS3510 Problems
NS4701 Seminar
of Government
of Diplomacy and
of Government
in Political
and Security in
Security in Latin
and Security
and Security
the Caribbean
America and the
in South
Problems of
Area
Caribbean
America
Europe
NS3700 Strate-
NS3701 Recent
NS3710 Inter-
NS0811 Prepar-
gic Geography
History of
national Rela-
ation for
and History of
Europe and the
tions and
Comprehensive
Europe
USSR
Security Prob-
Examination
lems of the
Mediterranean
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NS 3268 PROBLEMS OF GOVERNMENT AND SECURITY IN CONTEMPORARY EUROPE (4-0)
Course Description:
Problems of the European political system since World War II. Emphasis
on the interrelation of associated European states (EEC and CMEA); the
polarization of Europe between two security systems (NATO and the Warsaw
Pact); and relations between the European states and the Third?Wor1d.
Course Objectives:
1. To ensure familiarization with the political, military and economic
issues in Europe since 1945.
2. To provide an analysis of political and security issues in specific
European countries and sub-areas through student research, and discussion
of student papers.
3. To understand the policy relationships of the European states
with one another and with the U.S.S.R. and the United States.
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NS 3280 NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND FOREIGN POLICY (4-0)
Course Description:
An interdisciplinary course which covers both the technology and
political influences of nuclear weapons systems. The course emphasizes
the interaction of nuclear weapons systems with the foreign policies of
the major powers and political blocs since 1945. Also offered as PH 3280.
Course Objectives:
1. To develop familiarity and facility with the language of
nuclear weapons technology.
2. To apply knowledge of nuclear weapons technology to both policy
and security problems.
3. To discuss and understand the basic ramifications of such problems
as deterrence theory and practice, proliferation technology and politics,
arms race expansion and limitation, nuclear terrorism, etc.
4. To demonstrate an ability to apply the knowledge acquired
through participation in a simulation of nuclear weapons and policy problems.
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NS 3400 COMPARATIVE COMMUNIST POLITICAL SYSTEMS (4-0)
Course Description:
An Analysis of structure and policy-making processes of existing
communist political systems, of their major functions and significant
factors affecting system development. Systems include those of the USSR,
Eastern Europe, East Asia, South Asia and Cuba.
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the literature and field of comparative communist
systems.
2. To provide the conceptual framework to understand the Communist
regimes.
3. To acquaint the student with the common and disparte elements
associated with these systems.
4. To provide a sense of the strengths and weaknesses of various
Communist systems, and the general pattern of Communist takeovers and
system development.
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NS 3410 SOVIET NATIONAL SECURITY AND FOREIGN POLICY-MAKING PROCESS (4-0)
Course Description:
A study of the processes which determine the national security and
foreign policies of the Soviet Union. The main focus is on foreign policy
and the dynamics of decision-making in Soviet national security affairs.
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the literature and field of Soviet national security
and foreign policy.
2. To build upon knowledge of the domestic determinants and explain
the linkage between domestic bureaucratic politics and foreign policy.
3. To provide the students with an overview of Soviet foreign
policy during the Stalin, Khrusbahev, and Brezhnev eras. Special emphasis
is given to crisis management and trends in foreign policy.
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NS 3420 SOVIET NAVAL AND MARITIME STRATEGY (4-0)
Course Description:
Examination of the roles played by the Soviet Navy, Merchant Marine.
Fishing Fleet, and Oceanographic Establishment in securing the objectives
of the Soviet Government. Topics include: Geographic factors affecting
Soviet ocean strategies; non-naval strategy trends; international and
domestic factors affecting post-1953 naval strategy; development of
Soviet naval warfare capabilities; doctrinal and functional analysis of
post-1953 trends in naval strategy; command structure; personnel training;
law of the sea positions; U.S.-Soviet naval interaction.
Course Objectives:
1. To ensure familiarity with the structure of the Soviet naval,
merchant marine, fishing, and oceanographic establishments.
2. To analyze the functions intelligence officers and planners
perform in light of Soviet national objectives, national strategy,
international political strategy, overall military strategy, and finally,
naval and maritime strategy per se.
3. To describe how those functions are performed, and become acquainted
with the operational environment, with emphasis on:
a. Developing and maintaining the strength and capabilities of
the Soviet naval and maritime establishments;
b. Exercising and utilizing their strengths and capabilities;
c. The geography of the Soviet Union and surrounding waters;
d. The existence of U.S. seapower.
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NS 3430 SOVIET MILITARY STRATEGY (4-0)
Course Description:
Economic, historical and geographic influences on Russian military
operations and strategies emphasizing the Soviet era. Likely alternative
future Soviet military developments and strategies are examined.
Course Objectives:
1. To present historical soviet military operations.
2. To describe the role of the Soviet armed forces in the national
security decision-making process.
3. To understand the process of developing and maintaining the
strength and capabilities of the Soviet military establishment.
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NS 3440 COMPARATIVE COMMUNIST POLITICAL SYSTEMS (4-0)
Course Description:
An analysis of structure and policy-making processes of existing
communist political systems, of their major functions, and significant
factors affecting system development. Systems include those of the
USSR, Eastern Europe, East Asia, South Asia and Cuba.
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the literature and field of comparative communist
systems.
2. To. provide the conceptual framework to understand the Communist
regimes.
3. To acquaint the student with the common and disparate associated
with these systems.
4. To provide a sense of the strengths and weaknesses of various
Communist systems, and the general pattern of Communist takeovers and
system development.
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NS 3450 AREA COLLOQUIUM IN SOVIET STUDIES I (2-0)
NS 3451 AREA COLLOQUIUM IN SOVIET STUDIES II (2-0)
Course Description:
Combined NPS/DLI colloquia. Open to students completing
language studies. Cultures; current domestic and foreign
policy; and security problems of selected countries in the
areas of specialization. Graded Pass/Fail only.
Course Objectives:
1. To maintain awareness of current developments in Soviet
2. To supplement and enrich the cultural materials in
the language and other courses.
3. To introduce reading in political and military affairs
in the languages of the countries to which graduates will be
assigned.
4. Through discussion, to highlight differences in
national perspectives on current issues in the Soviet and
Europe area.
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NS 3500 PROBLEMS OF GOVERNMENT AND SECURITY IN.THE
CARIBBEAN AREA (4-0).
Course Description:
A study of the geographic, political, economic, social,
and cultural characteristics and the security problems of nations
in the Caribbean-area. Included are Mexico, Central America,.. the
Caribbean . Island. countries, the Guianas, Venezuela, and Colombia..
Course Objectives:
I.. To introduce Caribbean and. Central American social,.
cultural and political patterns..
2. To present detailed knowledge of selected countries
of the region.
3. To highlight the strategic significance of the Caribbean
Islands. and littoral to defense of the Panama Canal and inter-
continental ocean routes.
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NS 3510 PROBLEMS OF GOVERNMENT AND SECURITY IN SOUTH
AMERICA (4-0)
Course Description:
A study of the geographic, political, economic, social, and
cultural characteristics and the security problems of the countries
of South America, excluding the Guianas.
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce South American social, cultural and
political patterns.
2. To provide detailed knowledge of selected countries of
the region.
3. To understand South American political culture their
domination by the "Colossus of the North", the Organization of
American States (OAS), and U. S. military assistance to
selected nations.
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NS 3520 PROBLEMS OF DIPLOMACY AND SECURITY IN LATIN AMERICA
AND THE CARIBBEAN (4-0)
Course Description:
A Study of the geographic, political, economic, and military rela-
tionships among Latin American nations, and the role of Latin America
in world politics. Special emphasis is placed on U.S. relations with
Latin America.
Course Objectives:
1. To describe the strategic implications of the region, as they
pertain to U.S. security interests.
2. To summarize and integrate material presented in other courses
on Latin America in terms of the' implications for U.S. policy choices.
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NS 3620 PROBLEMS OF GOVERNMENT AND SECURITY IN SOUTH ASIA AND
THE INDIAN OCEAN (4-0)
Course Description:
Problems of nationalism, modernization, and security in the governments
and economies of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka.
Indian-Pakistani relations; relations with China; the Tibetan and Kashmir
problems; strategic interests of the major powers; Soviet interests and
naval expansion in the Indian Ocean.
Course Objectives:
To gain an understanding of these countries in terms of:
1. Religious and social systems.
2. Systems of government
3. Security problems and their significance to the national interest
of the United States.
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NS 3700 STRATEGIC GEOGRAPHY AND THE HISTORY OF EUROPE (4-0)
Course Description:
The course links the political and military experiences of
the European states and political blocs of the 19th and
20th Centuries with the decisive constraints and opportunities
of geography. The advanced elements of geography, which are
the bases of political and military decision-making, are system-
atically arrayed and examined within Europe. Strategic position,
area, physiography, population, technology and economic resources
are presented as the basic elements which have influenced the
political and military events of the past and can be used in
forecasting the future.
Course Objectives:
1. Knowledge of the events which comprise European history
(1789-1918).
2. Knowledge of the essential elements of the strategic
geography of Europe, with emphasis on the political, economic,
social and military applications.
3. Understanding of the interrelations between European
History and the elements of strategic geography.
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NS 3701 RECENT HISTORY OF EUROPE AND THE U.S.S.R.
Course Description:
This course continues the narrative and analysis begun
in NS 3700, Strategic Geography and History of Europe, bringing
the student from the Bolshevik Revolution to the present.
Course Objectives:
1. To convey knowledge and relationship of the events
which comprise European history (1918-present).
2. To relate European history to the elements of strate-
gic geography.
3. To afford recognition of the data base represented by
the material studies in NS 3700 and this course, and its appli-
cation to scenario-building, strategic planning, etc.
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NS 3710 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND SECURITY
PROBLEMS OF TIIE MEDITERRANEAN (4-0)
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to security prob--
lems.in and around the Mediterranean. It focuses on the
strategic problems of access to, and defense of the Medit-
erranean littoral; communication routes in the Mediterranean;
Western and Soviet interests in the Mediterranean; politics
and policies of surrounding states.
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce strategic and security problems presented
by the geographic configuration of the Mediterranean littoral.
2. To introduce both historical and contemporary poli-
tics of the Mediterranean states.
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NS 3750
AREA COLLOQUIUM IN WESTERN EUROPEAN STUDIES I
(2-0)
NS 3751
AREA COLLOQUIUM IN WESTERN EUROPEAN STUDIES II
(2-0)
Course Description:
Combined NPS/DLI colloquia. Open to students completing
their language studies. Cultures; current domestic and foreign
policy; and security problems of selected countries in the areas
of specialization. Graded Pass/Fail only.
Course Objectives:
1. To be aware of current'developments in areas and
countries of interest.
2. To supplement and enrich the cultural materials in-
cluded in language and other NPS courses.
3. To introduce readings in political and military
affairs in the languages of the countries to which graduates will
be assigned.
4. To highlight differences in national perspectives on
current issues in the Soviet and European area.
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NS 3800 PROBLEMS OF GOVERNMENT AND SECURITY OF THE
SCANDINAVIAN-BALTIC REGION (4-0)
Course Description:
This course presents and analyzes the political, economic,
social, and security problems faced by the Scandinavian-Baltic
countries. Their role on the northern flank of NATO, and
their position vis-a-vis the threat of Soviet power in the
Baltic and Norwegian seas, will be studied.
Course Objectives:
1. To analyze the strategic and security problems
presented by the geographic and maritime configuration of the
Baltic-Scandinavian littoral.
2. To introduce both historical and contemporary politics
developed by the Scandinavian-Baltic States..
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NS 4400 SEMINAR IN SOVIET SECURITY PROBLEMS (4-0)
Course Description:
An opportunity to engage in advanced study and research in
specialized topics relating to the USSR.
PREREQUISITES: Two 3000 level courses on the Soviet Area.
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce advanced research techniques in the field
of Soviet and Eastern European studies.
2. To present quantitative methods of analysis of the
Communist press and publications, and bureaucratic politics.
3. To provide conceptual frameworks necessary for
advanced research and writing.
4. To provide relevant analytical and research experience
to enhance understanding of the intricacies of Soviet and East-
ern European national security matters.
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NS 4425 ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOVIET NAVAL AFFAIRS (4-0)
Course Description:
Advanced study and research in Soviet naval and maritime
affairs. Topics include: Decision-making processes, scenarios,
warfare capabilities and support systems, missions; and U. S.
Soviet naval interactions.
Course Objectives:
1. To develop a sophisticated knowledge current Soviet
naval developments.
2. To enhance the capability to communicate knowledge
of the Soviet Navy in reasoned oral and written arguments.
3. To increase the capability for in-depth research from
design to final completion stages.
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NS 4700 SEMINAR IN SOVIET-EUROPEAN RELATIONS (4-0)
Course Description:
A seminar to deepen knowledge of current issues in Soviet and
European affairs through weekly presentations and discussions by
visiting scholars and government officials, and by the preparation and
presentation of student research papers.
Course Objectives:
1. To develop sophisticated perceptions of political and security
issues in specific European countries and sub-areas.
2. To develop research, analytical, and writing skills necessary
for advanced political analysis.
3. For thesis student, to contribute to the refinement and completion
of their research.
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NS 4701 SEMINAR IN POLITICAL AND SECURITY PROBLEMS OF EUROPE (4-0)
Course Description:
A research seminar on political and security issues in contemporary
Europe. Students conduct and present original research on selected issues,
or related issues, in specific European countries or sub-regions. The
topic around which the seminar is structured varies from term to term.
It is chosen to meet the research interests of each group of students
in the course.
Course Objectives:
1. To develop sophisticated and detailed knowledge of political
and security issues in specific European countries and sub-areas.
2. To develop research, analytical, and writing skills needed for
advanced political analysis.
3. For thesis students, to contribute to the refinement and
completion of research.
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NS 4710 SEMINAR IN SINO-SOVIET RELATIONS (4-0)
Course Description:
Advanced analysis of Sino-Soviet relations. Emphasis is on
political, economic and military factors which have shaped historical
confrontations and contemporary conflicts, and which will likely influence
the policies of both nations in the future. The special features of the
course include consideration of the influence of Sino-Soviet conflicts upon
global military and diplomatic problems. Open to Asian and Soviet Studies
students and to other students with consent of the Instructor.
Course Objective:
1. To investigate the confrontations and periods of cooperation between
China and Russia.
2. To describe the extent and influence of Sino-Soviet relations on
other countries.
3. To determine the significance of Sino-Soviet relations to the
United States.
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