The second piece of coursework that I elected to take for my multicultural competency was International Security. This was an in-depth look at how international security practices came to be, and how it shapes our world today.
To my surprise, this emphasis on international security relations has been a relatively recent development, at least in the United States. Before World War II, we were in a unique position due to the geographical separation from any major political players, as well as our general refusal to take part in international affairs. Once the Cold War began, however, the United States worked to adapt their interstate policies into a practice that enveloped economic, political, and environmental threats across the globe.
We learned how the United States took part in international affairs that covered delicate subjects, including terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), and what regulations were put in place to ensure national safety.
This study took us to the modern day, where cyberspace is an important aspect of global affairs. Having a poor cybersecurity policy could lead to rapid disinformation, critical system failure, and general disarray.Â
I believe that this course has provided me with an invaluable foundation on the procedures put in place that helps ensure our safety and peace of mind for years to come. As a computer scientist, I would hopefully be able to contribute to the long-term successes of protecting one another.