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Pre-Reading:
NSI - Pre-Reading - American Interests and Priorities-2022.docxIntroduction
Introduction
Cognitive Lesson Objectives:
Explain National Security Interests and demonstrate how they relate to International Relations
Understand how regional implication affect National Security
Comprehend how successful Unified Actions and Security Cooperation maintains National Security
Affective Lesson Objective:
Value issues affecting national security and appreciate international relations
U.S. National Security Interests
U.S. National Security Interests
How are National Interests determined?
“The most fundamental task in devising a grand strategy is to determine a nation’s national interests. Once they are identified, they drive a nation’s foreign policy and military strategy; they determine the basic direction that it takes, the types and amounts of resources that it needs, and the manner in which the state must employ them to succeed. Because of the critical role that national interests play, they must be carefully justified, not merely assumed.” Determining America’s vital interests relies on the determination, solidification, and validation of our core values."
Defining National Security Interests
Defining National Security Interests
Let's discuss the National Interests we must protect according to the National Security Strategy:
Protect the security of the American people (Security)
Expand economic prosperity and opportunity (Global expansion)
Realize and defend the democratic values at the heart of the American way of life (Democracy)
National Interest Criticalities:
Vital: What are we willing to die for? Will this cause the nation to cease to exist?
Defined by 2 Characteristics:
1. Compromise is not an option
2. Resorting to war is a legitimate action defense of a vital interest
Major: What are we willing to fight for?
Imminent threats to U.S. interest but not to survival; important but do not require a state to go to war.
Peripheral: What are we willing to fund?
Contingences that indirectly affect U.S. security but do not directly threaten U.S. interests
Criticality Activity
Criticality Activity
Split into 2 Groups
Using a whiteboard or butcher block paper, without referencing resources, identify the Vital, Major and Peripheral National Interests from the below list.
Groups have up to 7 minutes to identify the criticalities and rank the items based on relevance to the U.S. National Interests.
Economic Interest Ukraine
NATO Space Access
International Drug Trade Japanese Alliance
Sea Access Korean Security
Cyber Security Secure Energy Supply
Taiwanese Autonomy Air Access
Counter-terrorism Regional Stability
Deterrence WMD Counter/Nonproliferation
Promotion of Liberal Economic & Political Systems
Regional Implications
Regional Implications
Posture Check
Posture Check
Identify which COCOMs your organization falls under.
Take 20 minutes to read through the corresponding Posture Statement and be prepared to discuss the following:
COCOM core mission
The COCOM AOR
Specific threats in the region
How your organization fits into the COCOM core mission
USSTRATCOM Posture Statement 2023.pdfINDOPACOM Posture Statement 2023.pdfCYBERCOM Posture Statement 2023.pdfNGB Posture Statement 2022.pdfSOLIC-SOCOM Posture Statement 2023.pdfNORTHCOM & NORAD Posture Statement 2023.pdfSOUTHCOM Posture Statement 2023.pdfDepartment of the Air Force Posture Statement 2023.pdfAFRICOM Posture Statement 2023.pdfTRANSCOM Posture Statement 2023.pdfEUCOM Posture Statement 2023.pdfUSFK Posture Statement 2023.pdfDiscuss:
Discuss:
What is your familiarity with COCOM Posture Statements?
How do CCMDs develop their strategies?
What are service-level leadership responsibilities in balancing defense requirements against Congressional desires/intentions?
Service leaders must communicate clearly with Congress, what conflicts do you foresee between Congress, DoD and Air and Space Force?
How can understanding Posture Statements enhance SNCO effectiveness?
Why is understanding Posture Statements and U.S. interests and priorities vital to your organization’s success?
Maintaining National Security through Unified Actions & Security Cooperation (SC)
Maintaining National Security through Unified Actions & Security Cooperation (SC)
What is Security Cooperation?
Security Cooperation is used to:
Develop allied and partner defense and security capabilities and capacity for self-defense and multinational operations
Provide U.S. forces with peacetime and contingency access to host nations
Build defense relationships that promote specific U.S. security interests
Take other actions in support of U.S. objectives
Case Study Discussion:
Case Study Discussion:
Case Study : Utilization of the DIMEFIL Framework in a Case Study Analysis of Security Cooperation Success | Small Wars Journal
In groups, or as a flight, discuss the following:
What treaties or plans were established between the countries in the case study and the United States?
How were security cooperation efforts impacted?
How did involvement benefit the United States?
Outside of the DIMEFIL Framework, what is one necessary factor for successful security cooperation
National Security Interests - In-Class Readings -MP3 - Security Cooperation and DIMEFIL Successful Utilization Case Study.pdfRegional Instability vs Stability
Regional Instability vs Stability
Discuss:
Discuss:
When you hear national stability, what comes to mind? What about instability?
What are some examples of non-military actors?
What instruments of national power do they provide/support?
Where have we been successful or failed in stabilization?
Is it in the best interest of the U.S. to encourage stability or instability in a country?
What Instruments of National Power could be used to accomplish that?
Case Study Research:
Case Study Research:
Student Research: Shaud Strategy Study: 2030 Scenarios
Scenario 1: Resurgent power - Russia
Scenario 2: Peer Competitor - China
Scenario 3: Failed State - Nigeria
Scenario 4: Jihadist Insurgency – Zendia
Provide a brief overview of the assigned scenario that includes demographics, economies, political structure, technology, identity and motivation.
What are potential causes of stability/instability in assigned scenario?
What is the impact on U.S. national interests?
How does this influence U.S. military presence in the country/region? (Consider JADO)
How accurate is your scenario based off the current state and why?
Case Study Discussion
National Security Interests - In-Class Readings -MP4 - Shaud Strategy Study - 2030 Scenarios.pdfWrap-up
Wrap-up
Cognitive Lesson Objectives:
Explain National Security Interests and demonstrate how they relate to International Relations
Understand how regional implication affect National Security
Comprehend how successful Unified Actions and Security Cooperation maintains National Security
Affective Lesson Objective:
Value issues affecting national security and appreciate international relations
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