SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: US and EU: Twin Experiments

Topic 2: NATO's as a Framework for Cooperation

Topic 3: NATO's Geostrategic Goals

Topic 4: The Question of Islam

Topic 5: The Question of Eurasianism

Topic 6: The Question of Failed States

Topic 7: The Question of Proliferation

Topic 8: Cause for Cooperation

Topic 9: Great Legislator? Great Legislation? 

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ASSIGNMENTS

6,000 word 'Amundsen Rule' Paper, Topical Reader Responses (5) 

DESCRIPTION

Taking the word 'against' in the sense of 'measured against', and not 'diametrically opposed to', this class returns to the idea of 'Western Malaise' previously developed and integrates into it thought on how this 'Brave New West' interacts with the rest of the burgeoning world. Current ideas on the American, European, and outpost futures help to discover that as resources become scarce, now is the time to assert leadership and responsibility. It outlines the current trends before ending with evidence of the immediacy of the need to alter trajectory. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

Scruton, Roger, "The West and the Rest".

Buchanan, Pat, "Day of Reckoning."

Kaplan, Robert, "The Coming Anarchy."

OBJECTIVES

• Learn as much as possible about the history of our civilization and your place within it
• Spread your understanding to other people who would otherwise never encounter it
• Begin to see the world around you as a place you can make a difference in

GRADING

Reader Responses (5): 25%, Midterm: 25%, Research Paper: 25%, Final: 25%.