http://www.iwp.edu/rss/programs.asp en-us (c) 2009 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:13:21 EST http://feedvalidator.org/docs/rss2.html www.eResources.com (Generator) webmaster@iwp.edu (IWP) support@eresources.com (eResources) 60 This certificate is designed to provide an understanding of the national security policy process and how it affects the implementation of U.S. foreign policies. Significant parts of this certificate program address a number of vital current policy issues, notably terrorism and intelligence.

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:51:00 EST Foundations of Homeland Security provides students with an intellectual foundation for understanding the concepts underpinning homeland security, as well as an overview of the U.S. national homeland security framework, including organization and policies. It examines the underlying intellectual constructs used to frame the comprehension of security issues and to develop the policies and strategies that lead to implementing programs that keep a society safe, free, and prosperous.

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:04:00 EST Cyber Statecraft is an introductory course on the importance of the cyber domain, a relatively new frontier whose significance cannot be understated, and for which a broader and deeper understanding is necessary if tomorrow's strategic thinkers are to operate effectively.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:26:00 EST Surprise, Warning, and Deception: An Introduction examines the problems of surprise, warning, and deception in the modern world with exclusive reference to state actors. 

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:29:00 EST Diplomacy: Challenges of the 21st Century will examine the conceptual and practical aspects of diplomacy in historical context, with particular emphasis on new challenges especially in the aftermath of the Cold War and the technological revolution of the past two decades. The initial part of the course will focus primarily on the political philosophy debates that are relevant to the meaning of relevant concepts, such as power, war, peace, negotiation, justice, sovereignty and legitimacy.

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:25:00 EST Danger Zone is a dynamic weekly program that gives radio audiences an insight into terrorism, foreign policy, democratic movements and the workings of intelligence agencies around the world.

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:22:00 EST Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:42:00 EST Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:41:00 EST Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:39:00 EST PASS:PORT (Professional Advancement for Security Strategists: Program on Reducing Threats) is an accelerated seminar series which seeks strategic solutions to the security challenges facing the whole of government. 

]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:48:00 EST This course offers a presentation and analysis of the different types of writing, the mastery of which is necessary for success in the national security and foreign affairs professions.  Students will write several different documents in the various genres.

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:48:00 EST This course covers the most critical and dynamic region in the contemporary world.   It analyzes three states that pose major policy challenges for the United States: Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and one rising power that will have a central role in world affairs for the next century and beyond, India.  The course will provide the historical, geographical, cultural, and economic background of current events and analyze policy options in that context.

]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:06:00 EST This course will analyze in depth the context in which this politico-religious ideology was born, how it evolved and the core texts that inform today's enemies of the United States. Students will assess how well the U.S. Government understands this new foe and whether its response to date has been adequate.

]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:44:00 EST An Honors Thesis option is available to select students with suf­ficiently high grade point averages (at least a 3.80 GPA). It is normally pursued in a student's final semester.

]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 13:23:00 EST This course examines counterinsurgency as a core challenge for U.S. statecraft, one that has endured throughout our history and that today is again at the forefront of U.S. national security concerns-and will likely remain both relevant and a challenge for years to come.

]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:44:00 EST IWP has partnerships with the United States Naval War College, the United States Army, and agencies in the intelligence community. 

]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:06:00 EST The Institute also welcomes applicants who demonstrate a serious interest in the study of national security and international affairs, but do not need a certificate or degree. Students have the option of enrolling in courses for credit or as auditors (non-credit). Auditors are expected to attend class regularly but are not required to complete the coursework and do not receive a grade or credit for the course.

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:46:00 EST This degree is designed for students who seek careers in the intelligence field, as well as professionals whose agencies or clientele are charged with the acquisition and interpretation of intelligence. It features courses in fundamental intelligence disciplines, such as analysis and epistemology, intelligence collection, and deception. The program equips the student with all of the requisite tools and knowledge, required and anticipated, that are necessary for professional success in the field.

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:30:00 EST This course is designed to familiarize students with the nature, organization, activities, and key issues surrounding the variety of methods of intelligence and counterintelligence collection.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:20:00 EST This course will provide the student, through lecture and key readings, with a comprehensive understanding of the one hundred year history of the development of the FBI counterintelligence role.

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