Building squarely on the “3D” concept which has gained increasing currency in US foreign policy circles in recent years, the Military Strategy and International Relations minor recognizes that there can be no successful national defense without making diplomacy and international development key elements in our overall national security strategy. The Military Strategy and International Relations minor will shape future leaders who have a clear understanding of the intersectionality of diplomacy, development, and defense. The Military Strategy and International Relations minor will engage students in the whys and hows of national strategy, military planning, and the future of warfare. In addition, it emphasizes the political and institutional systems and rules in which military affairs are situated, with core courses on the topics of military strategy, governance, diplomacy, and policy decision making.  Finally, the minor stresses the use of cutting-edge analytical and social science methods to prepare students for advanced training, study, and government or military service in national and international security. 

Curriculum (60 units)

60 units

Core Courses
Students must take the following core courses (33 units):

Electives
Students must complete a total of 27 units (typically three courses) from the following list of courses. At least 9 units must be taken from the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Security and Technology (CMIST) and have an 84-number.

Students may double count a maximum of two courses (18 units) with another major or minor.  Unlimited double counting is permitted with general education requirements.