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Course Schedules and descriptions

PAI 715 | The Emerging Challenge of Disruptive Technologies | Andrew Whiskeyman

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A survey and critique of approaches to understanding foreign policy and national security decision-making from the perspective of the practitioner who must deal with problems of individual choice, small groups, bureaucratic politics, and organizational constraints in the conduct of foreign policy. Case studies and simulations will help to provide first-hand experience in policy decision-making.

PAI 715 | Issues in Public Diplomacy |

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Ryan Gliha

This course will provide a deep dive into the origins of information statecraft and explore case studies to provide a detailed understanding of the scope, sophistication, and significance of the geopolitics of information. Building on key theoretical models, including markets for loyalties, networks, and game theory, this course will provide an analytic framework for understanding the range of information statecraft activities, as well as the key variables likely to influence the success or failure of a public diplomacy campaign or program. Monitoring and evaluation techniques and best practices will also be covered, as well as the foundations of digital analytics and metrics. Classes will feature occasional guest speakers from the State Department, the Department of Defense, and the NGO community. At the end of the course, students will be subject matter experts on public diplomacy and global media strategy, the information statecraft toolkit, and the significance of these tools and tactics in international affairs.

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While some countries move up the development ladder on the way to greater economic growth and stability, others struggle with cyclical fragility and the negative repercussions that come with it. The path from fragility to resilience is rarely linear, requiring a mix of security, stabilization, humanitarian aid, and development assistance. This course will look at causes of fragility and examine the non-kinetic tools deployed in fragile states, especially their utility and effectiveness in specific country and regional cases. Primarily discussion-based, the course will also include regular guest speakers who are regional experts and/or practitioners.

PAI 715 |Space, Policy and National Security | Kun-Chin Lin

Space, the final frontier of policy. From companies working with the military on space as a national security issue, to policymakers setting up new agencies and regulations to support their domestic space industry, space policy is a high-stakes global competition. This course surveys key national policy and organizational changes in the American and Chinese push for space dominance, while exploring how emerging space powers are navigating this competition. We will also discuss the globalization of space manufacturing and services, the constraints of the domestic industrial base, and the use of space technology for non-military purposes. The course examines these dynamics through case studies and offers a framework for evaluating spacepower in the Indo-Pacific.

PAI 715 | Tech Diplomacy | Shawn Powers

Explore the rising field of Tech Diplomacy in this cutting-edge graduate course that examines the growing influence of technology in global geopolitics. As cybersecurity threats and digital policy debates increasingly shape international relations, this course equips students with the tools to navigate and lead in this high-stakes arena. Students will develop subject matter expertise in AI, digital infrastructure, and the integrated tech stack that powers today’s global economy. Gain practical skills in public speaking, policy analysis, and strategic decision-making around tech-related investments and innovation ecosystems. Whether you’re aiming for a career in diplomacy, technology policy, or global strategy, this course provides the insight and experience to lead the future of tech diplomacy.

For Maxwell Students Only:

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This course meets Monday and Wednesday morning on SU's main s main campus and is only available in DC online

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