PSCI0257A-F25
Grand Strategy and Statecraft
Grand Strategy and Statecraft
In this course we will assess the theory and practice of grand strategy and statecraft – the overarching vision states have for their role in the world and the means with which they pursue this vision. Student learning will be guided by the following questions: What is the purpose of a grand strategy? What factors influence the formulation of grand strategies? What are the consequences of different grand strategies? We will conduct a comparative study of grand strategies over time and across countries with an emphasis on the connections between the goals of the strategy and the tools of statecraft used in its pursuit. Students will write a final paper that crafts a grand strategy for a leader confronting a real strategic challenge in a contemporary or historical case.
In this course we will assess the theory and practice of grand strategy and statecraft – the overarching vision states have for their role in the world and the means with which they pursue this vision. Student learning will be guided by the following questions: What is the purpose of a grand strategy? What factors influence the formulation of grand strategies? What are the consequences of different grand strategies? We will conduct a comparative study of grand strategies over time and across countries with an emphasis on the connections between the goals of the strategy and the tools of statecraft used in its pursuit. Students will write a final paper that crafts a grand strategy for a leader confronting a real strategic challenge in a contemporary or historical case.
- Term:
- Fall 2025
- Location:
- Axinn Center 104 AXN 104
- Schedule:
- 2:15pm-3:30pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 8, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- TBD
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP, SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 93057
- Subject Code:
- PSCI
- Course Number:
- 0257
- Section Identifier:
- A