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Book SynopsisModeled after his successful Cases in International Relations, now in its seventh edition, revered author and scholar, Don Snow, presents an engaging and novel approach to national security. A series of brief case studies representing current and controversial policy problems facilitates deliberation and debate about competing policy ideas, and encourages undergraduate students to think critically about issues of national security. Cases include new strategies for containing the terrorist threat, implications of President Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Agreement, and the increasingly adversarial relations with Russia, focusing on Russian expansionism in its geographical domain and interference in the 2016 American presidential election as national security problems for America.
Trade Review“A one-stop-shop for thoughtful discussions on contemporary security topics that will help introductory and intermediate-level students understand and engage in the challenges of our times.” -- Tom Moriarty, American University
“The best textbook designed specifically to provide students with an informed foundation for developing reasoned judgments about national security issues and debates.” -- Jordan Tama, American University
“A useful collection of contemporary case studies to enrich student learning on national security issues.” -- Matthew Zierler, Michigan State University
Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1 Starting at the Beginning: Basic Dynamics and Concerns Part I Strategic Dynamics Chapter 2 Asymmetrical Warfare: The New American Way of War? Chapter 3 The Evolving Face of Terror: The Dilemmas of Terrorism Strategy Chapter 4 Nuclear Deterrence Redux: The New Shadow of the Mushroom-Shaped Cloud Chapter 5 Dealing with Nuclear Proliferation: The NPT and BMD Approaches Chapter 6 Two Scorpions in a Bottle: Dealing with the DPRK Chapter 7 The Great Satans: The U.S., Iran, and Nuclear Weapons Part II Geographic Spotlights Chapter 8 The Continuing Middle East Riddle: Jerusalem and the Palestinian State Chapter 9 America’s Longest War: The Afghanistan Trap Chapter 10 Syria: The Perfect Maelstrom Chapter 11 Russia: Dealing with a Long-Time Rival Chapter 12 China: Dealing with the Frenemy with a New Face Chapter 13 Africa: The New Battleground? Part III Political Context Chapter 14 How Much of What Is Enough? Kinds and Levels of U.S. Force Chapter 15 Military Personnel: Where Do the Soldiers Come From? Chapter 16 Cyber Security: The Newest Frontier Chapter 17 Force Multiplication: Drone Warfare or Drone Terror Conclusion Chapter 18 Quo Vadis: Facing the National Security Future
