In "Thinking beyond Boundaries"--written under the direction of
West Point social sciences faculty for its Student Conference on US
Affairs, or SCUSA--contributors introduce undergraduates to aspects
of transnational conflict that extend beyond traditional political
and intellectual boundaries, providing context to a variety of
contemporary issues, including immigration, terrorism, and
environmental security. This volume aims to challenge students by
asking them to behave not as passive observers, but as decision
makers who engage in policy-level debate and formulate specific
policy recommendations. Well acquainted with the demands of
classroom discussion, the contributors know how to make world
politics and foreign policy accessible to students, and they
provide recommended readings and resources at the end of each
chapter.
The book asks students to consider how the United States
promotes or even determines an effective and appropriate policy
response to boundary-spanning problems. Since future political and
military leaders, as well as policymakers, will face the challenge
of collective action within the confines of an uncoordinated
international system, the book urges them to consider what role
domestic and foreign factors should play in their decision-making
processes. "Thinking beyond Boundaries"'s three-part
organization--which considers the blurred line between domestic and
foreign policy; the cross-border implications of foreign policy;
and the challenges and opportunities that extend beyond the
boundaries separating the world's regions--coupled with recommended
reading lists will help students develop a foundation with which to
approach the substantial topic of "foreign policy."
Touching on a number of concerns--including civil-military
relations and the global challenges involved with hacking, foreign
aid, weapons proliferation, international trade, and climate
change--this book draws thoughtful conclusions about the proper
role of the United States around the world.
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