War, Statecraft and Strategy Major (Fall ’26)

Explore The Ideas and Decisions Behind Global Affairs

The War, Statecraft and Strategy major explores the history, theory, and practice of power in the international arena. Through the study of diplomacy, military strategy, and political leadership, students learn to analyze complex global challenges and develop the insight needed for careers in government, defense, policy, and international affairs.

Intellectual Foundations

ISS 2105: Origins of the Contemporary West: I (Ancients to the Scientific Revolution)
ISS 2106: Origins of the Contemporary West: II (Enlightenment to Modernity)
ISS 2710: Grand Strategy: I
ISS 2715: Grand Strategy: II
ISS 2294: Theories and Structures

Breadth of Exposure

Must take each course twice:
ISS 4713: War (variable topic 1)
ISS 4682: Statecraft & Strategy (variable topic 1)
ISS 4680: Contemporary Challenges (variable topic 1)
ISS 4714: Theoretical Frameworks (variable topic 1)

ISS 4713: War (variable topic 2)
ISS 4682: Statecraft & Strategy (variable topic 2)
ISS 4680: Contemporary Challenges (variable topic 2)
ISS 4714: Theoretical Frameworks (variable topic 2)

Senior Thesis

ISS 4911: War, Statecraft and Strategy Research Seminar

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