HLS 240 - National Security Challenges of the 21st Century

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Survey the critical national security challenges confronting the United States intelligence community in the 21st century. Study topics such as terrorism, transnational crime, cybercrime, nuclear weapons proliferation, and regional conflicts. Explore the technological and scientific principles essential for analyzing these challenges. Examine how the United States government is currently addressing these issues through case studies, discussions and insights from experts in the field.

Prerequisite(s): HLS 211 or HLS 220 or permission of director.

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the role of the United States in the international intelligence community.
Evaluate the impact of the major 21st century challenges on U.S. national security.
Analyze how regional conflicts impact U.S. security and economic interests.
Analyze the reponse of the United States government to 21st century national security challenges.
Discuss policy alternatives for dealing with regional conflicts, terrorism, and transnational crime.