UNIT 1. The United States and the world: strategic choices: Is American hegemony good for the United States and the world?
Is the United States in decline?
Should promoting democracy abroad be a top U.S. priority?
UNIT 2. U.S. national security issues: Should the United States withdraw from Iraq expeditiously?
Should the United States preemptively attack Iran's nuclear emerging capability?
Should the United States negotiate with the Taliban?
Should the United States allow Russia more leeway in Eurasia in exchange for Russian help in stopping Iran's nuclear program?
UNIT 3. The United States and the world: regional and bilateral relations: Should the United States challenge a rising China?
Should the United States seek negotiations and engagement with North Korea?
Should the United States engage Hamas?
Should the United States contribute to a NATO peacekeeping force to encourage and guarantee an Israeli-Palestinian peace?
Should the United States continue sanctions in Cuba?
Is loosening immigration regulations good for the United States?
UNIT 4. U.S. International economic and environmental issues: Are free trade and economic liberalism good for the United States?
Is fighting climate change worth the cost?
Is it realistic for the United States to move toward greater energy independence?
UNIT 5. The United States and international rules, norms, and institutions: Is it justifiable to put suspected terrorists under greater physical duress?
Can humanitarian intervention be justified?