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INAF-473 Regional Combatant Commands and Foreign Policy Execution
Spring only
Almeida, Pedro
Taught by an active duty Army officer, this class will explore the functions of the combatant commands as related to enhancing US foreign policy execution and regionally promoting stability and security.
The class will examine the details of the relationship between the Department of Defense and other government agencies (particularly the Department of State) and the role played by the combatant commands in the pursuit of US foreign policy objectives. We will explore the evolution of the combatant commands and reasons for their creation, and the capabilities and tools they bring to the table for foreign policy execution (to include defense attaches, security assistance programs, high-level military to military talks, regional security conferences, combined exercises, etc). We will briefly explore the unique missions, regional dynamics and policy focus of each of the existing commands (SOUTHCOM, CENTCOM, PACOM, and EUCOM) as they relate to international security policy. Finally, we will use the knowledge of the existing frameworks to explore potential roles and mission of the newly-forming AFRICOM, especially in light of the unique structure of AFRICOM HQs, which will include far greater interagency staffing to include State and USAID.
Students’ readings will illustrate the historical context of the current and future regional commands, interagency dynamics, current regional security issues, and the unique challenges of security enhancement on Africa. This course will be offered in seminar format, limited to 15 students, and will include guest subject-matter-experts from the military and other government institutions.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
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