Propagating National Security Strategy

Propagating National Security Interests

Purpose: The primary goal of this Assignment is to evaluate how communication of foreign policy interests can be influenced by different theoretical perspectives. Your task is to discuss and assess how effective are realist, liberal, and identity theoretical perspectives at communicating U.S. national interests.

Write: In your assignment, complete the following:

• Describe one statement in the National Security Strategy (NSS) that is based on the realist perspective.
• Describe one statement in the National Security Strategy (NSS) that is based on the liberal perspective.
• Describe one statement in the National Security Strategy (NSS) that is based on the identity perspective.
• Explain why each statement is an example of the specified theoretical perspective.
• Assess which theoretical perspective is the most effective at communicating U.S. national security interests.

The Assignment:

• Must be at least two pages (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style (as many pages as needed to address the questions above, most likely 3 pages are needed).
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must use at least three appropriate sources:
  • These could include the article, the course text, and any of the required or recommended resources for this week.
  • You can also include additional scholarly resources
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined
• Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
• Must include a conclusion that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined

ATTACHED: Course Text Chapters 5, 6, 7, Conlcusion and a PDF of the 2015 National Security Strategy. These references MUST be used.