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2010-2011 University Catalog

PUBP 759 - National Security Law and Public Policy

Credits: 3
Introduces legal and policy issues concerning current U.S. national security. Its emphasis is on developments since 9/11. It focuses on the legal rules governing the formulation and execution of U.S. national security policy. It examines U.S. and international law as well as general domestic and foreign policy considerations. In particular, the course considers the principal cases, legislation and treaties impacting U.S. national security. Special emphasis is on the interplay of national security concerns and civil liberties in this age of global and transnational terrorism.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0