War, Statecraft and Strategy Master of Arts (Fall ‘27)

Master the Art of Power, Policy, and Peace

The War, Statecraft, and Strategy MA equips students to analyze conflict, diplomacy, and military strategy through historical, political, and theoretical lenses. Blending the study of great military thinkers with real-world case studies, the program prepares graduates to navigate complex global challenges and lead in government, defense, policy, and international affairs.

Intellectual Foundations

ISS 5717: Principles of Grand Strategy and Statecraft: I (Athens to American Revolution)

ISS 5718: Principles of Grand Strategy and Statecraft: II (The Early American Republic to the Contemporary Era)

ISS 5631: Theory and Structure in War, Statecraft and Structure

Thematic Field Topics

The WSS PhD degree has four fields: (1) War; (2) Statecraft & Strategy; (3) Theory & Structure; (4) Regional Geographic Area. Students must take 3 topics courses in their primary field and at least 2 in their secondary field.

ISS 6936: Topics in War

ISS 6685: Topics in Statecraft and Strategy

ISS 6293: Topics in Theories and Structures

Research Seminar

ISS 6XXX: Seminar in War, Statecraft and Strategy

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