1. Studying International Politics and American Foreign Policy at West Point

2. International Relations in the West Point Curriculum 2 Core (16 courses) 1.Chemistry 1 2.Physics 1 3.Chemistry 2, Physics 2 or Biology 1 4.Physical Geography 5.Math (Modeling) 6.Math (Statistics) 7.Math (Calculus 1) 8.IT, Computing, and Cyber 1 9.One additional IT/Cyber 2, Science or Math 10.History 1 (American) 11.Composition 12.Literature 13.Philosophy and Ethical Reasoning 14.Psychology 15.Economics 16.American Politics Breadth Sequence (3 courses) 25.Engineering 1 26.Engineering 2 27.Engineering 3 Core Mil Profession Thread (4 courses) 21.History 3 (Mil Art) 22.Leadership 23.Law 24.Officership (MX400) Core Culture/Region Thread (4 courses) 17.Foreign Language 1 18.Foreign Language 2 19.History 2 (Region) 20.International Relations Intro Other Required Courses 3 x Military Science ( total 4.5 CH) 7 x Physical Education ( total 5.5 CH)

3. Introduction to International Relations 1)Theoretical Traditions in IR Realism, Liberalism-Institutionalism, Constructivism 2) War and Peace Security Dilemma, Balancing, Coercion and Deterrence Democracy and war, Leaders and War, Civil Conflict, Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism Ethics 3) International Political Economy 4) Emerging International Topics Poverty and Development, State Building, International Law, Energy Security, Climate Change 3

4. International Relations Major in the West Point Curriculum 4 Core (16 courses) 1.Chemistry 1 2.Physics 1 3.Chemistry 2, Physics 2 or Biology 1 4.Physical Geography 5.Math (Modeling) 6.Math (Statistics) 7.Math (Calculus 1) 8.IT, Computing, and Cyber 1 9.One additional IT/Cyber 2, Science or Math 10.History 1 (American) 11.Composition 12.Literature 13.Philosophy and Ethical Reasoning 14.Psychology 15.Economics 16.American Politics Breadth Sequence (3 courses) 25.Engineering 1 26.Engineering 2 27.Engineering 3 International Relations Major (10 courses) 31.Political Analysis 32.Comparative Politics 33.Political Thought/Ideas 34.Advanced IR Theory 35.International Political Economy 36.International Organization 37.CP Elective 38.AP Elective 39.Open Political Science Elective 40.National Security Seminar (capstone) Complement-the-Major courses 28.3-course packages cadets select 29.on topics including: history, law, 30.language, geography, sociology, economics Core Mil Profession Thread (4 courses) 21.History 3 (Mil Art) 22.Leadership 23.Law 24.Officership (MX400) Core Culture/Region Thread (4 courses) 17.Foreign Language 1 18.Foreign Language 2 19.History 2 (Region) 20.International Relations Intro Other Required Courses 3 x Military Science ( total 4.5 CH) 7 x Physical Education ( total 5.5 CH) Political Science Major with International Relations Concentration: 1)Theory 2)Causes of War 3)International Political Econ 4)International Organization 5)Strategy/Defense Policymaking

5. Political Science Electives American Politics Mass Media and Am Politics American Presidency State and the Economy Legislative Politics Homeland Security Political Participation American State & Soldier American Foreign Policy Public Policymaking American Grand Strategy Comparative Politics China Koreas and Japan Russia and Neighbors Europe Cultural/Polt Anthropology Middle East Latin America Democratization Conflict and Negotiation Sub-Saharan Africa International Security Seminar Winning the Peace Terrorism Minor Grand Strategy Minor International Relations Advanced IR Theory International Political Economy International Organization National Security Studies

6. IR Program Goals Graduates of the IR Program: Understand and are able to employ alternative theoretical approaches in order to describe, explain, or predict events or developments in international relations. Are familiar with the variety of actors in international affairs and appreciate their incentives as well as the roles that they play in shaping international events and developments. Understand the key elements of social science research as the basis of a rigorous approach to developing and evaluating alternative explanations for international relations phenomena. Possess in-depth understanding of a particular region or international relations issue. Appreciate the relevance and value of international relations theories and concepts to issues of central concern to Army officers and national security professionals.

7. 7 West Point Grand Strategy Minor An Integrative Program based on a four-course sequence plus a summer “Field Studies” AIAD. Core Courses (2 of 2): - SS457 Distinguished Faculty Chair in Grand Strategy, “Advanced Studies in Grand Strategy” - XH397 Johnson Grand Strategy “Field Study” Grand Strategy Capstone Course (1): Choose 1 of 7 courses offered by SOSH, History, or DSS Grand Strategy Related Capstone Course (1): Choose 1 of 18 courses offered by 13 different departments Grand Strategy Related Elective (1): Choose 1 of 68 courses offered by 13 different departments The Johnson Grand Strategy Honors Program at West Point

8. West Point Grand Strategy AIAD International-Domestic AIAD Williamsburg, VA France Greece Grand Strategy – Thucydides’ History A Four-Week, Five Block Program Strategic Vision, Political Regimes, Statesmanship: Ancient Athens and America in Comparative Perspective

9. How This Works? Core Curriculum (SS307) AIAD – Greece, Peloponnesian War GSP capstone courses Professional Mentoring Independent Research Nuclear Engineering major – interested in proliferation Background knowledge in Chemistry, IR, economics (core-Curriculum ) + Civil Engineering AIAD – Vietnam, tensions over natural resources in South China Sea (learns about political and economic dimensions from a comparative perspective) GSP capstone coursesProfessional Mentoring Russian major – how oil and natural gas shape Russia’s relations with EU