Changed some classes:
OLD
SIS-364-001 Contemporary Islam & Int'l Rel
SIS-619-007 Combatting Terrorism
SIS-659-001 International Relations of Russia/Central Eurasia
SIS-619-012 Transnational Threats to US Security
NEW
SIS-659-001 International Relations of Russia/Central Eurasia
SIS-619-012 Transnational Threats to US Security
SIS-681 Intelligence and Foreign Policy
SIS-596 Rethinking U.S. Foreign Aid
Replaced the 'combatting terrorism' class ( too much fluff, e.g. your classic post 9-11 terorrism class filled with people who just take whatever the 'hot topic' of the day is..) with this:
SIS-596 International Service Rethinking U.S. Foreign Aid This course reviews the changing political basis, policy and program goals, delivery system and institutional infrastructure of U.S. foreign aid from the Marshall Plan through the Millennium Challenge Account. Focus is on the uncertain situation of U.S. assistance as it relates to the challenges of the U.S.'s changing role in the world, terrorism, failed and vulnerable states, and patterns of world trade and investment.
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Replaced the Islam class (I would've had fun teh first couple of classes, arguing, challlenging, being an ass- thought about wearing a burkha to it - then I'd probably be miserable.) with this:
SIS-681 International Service Intelligence and Foreign Policy The role of the CIA and other intelligence organizations in formulating and implementing U.S. foreign policy. Includes human and technical intelligence gathering; processing and analysis; dissemination of information to policy makers; covert action and counterintelligence; the relationship between intelligence organizations, the President, and Congress; and ethics and the conduct of intelligence activities. Usually offered every term.
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these two stay:
SIS-659-001 International Relations of Russia/Central Eurasia
SIS-619-012 Transnational Threats to US Security
So far my teachers are a career CIA officer (russia desk, resigned in early 90's for obvious reasons), career NSC officer (Secretary for a while, too), the Russian class is taught by a guy who was part of the Orange Revolution in Georgia - interesting guy, hard to understand sometimes but this is a topic I'm really itnerested in (central asia) and we all should be, for that matter! We are already heavy in teh area and having 'issues' and you can count the central asian specialists in gov't probably on your hands, might need your toes. Taking the rethinking foriegn aid class just so I can learn alot about a matter I often defend in terms of Israel specifically, but more generally the american trend of 'buying' friendships and alliances.
All four classes, through a wierd twist of fate, are all pretty much related, But I guess that's cause I picked em all!
The only problem is that my new schedule leaves little room for a job, or at least a real career-enhancing full time job. I REALLY have to bother the NRA to hire me already! I'm thinking that if I slip my resume in one of their donation mailings they'll see it quicker than if I send it to HR!