The end of the Cold War has brought about significant changes in
the political, economic, social, and cultural structure of the
international system. Absent a distinct enemy and the threat of
global thermonuclear war, the United States today faces a host of
new security challenges that require policymakers to make difficult
decisions with significant domestic and international implications.
The range of conflicting goals, expectations, and capabilities
demands fresh solutions to international conflicts and civil
unrest, new strategies for conducting peace support operations, and
the preparation of America's forces for completing operational
assignments under increasingly uncertain conditions.
The case studies and exercises constructed for this book examine
some of the most pertinent management, leadership, and
accountability issues related to U.S. national security. Each case
places readers at the center of difficult decisions, illustrates
more general policy dilemmas, and is designed to stimulate
discussion of those issues beyond the classroom. Cases highlight
dilemmas at two levels: pertaining specifically to the case and
pertaining to its larger policy implications. The absence of a
one-sided argument, specific policy recommendations, or logical
conclusions, enables readers to recognize the importance of the
issues at hand and their greater policy implications and to discern
lessons that might apply more generally to public policy,
administration, and management. Particularly useful in courses
dealing with national security, international relations,
public/policy administration, civil-military relations, and
organizational management. An instructor's manual is available upon
request.
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