Examines the increase in low intensity conflict (LIC) such as terrorism and subversion, since World War II and discusses the United States ability to deal with it. States that LICs continue to increase, making U.S. involvement inevitable. Describes necessary preparations and actions for meeting this challenge. (GEA)

Describes a college course dealing with the origins and goals of Soviet foreign policy. The course examines the events surrounding the development of Soviet policy since the 1917 revolution, the domestic factors which influence foreign policymaking, and current problems and policies. (RM)

Discusses the historical and theoretical literature on alliances and examines the U.S. experiences with them. Identifies lessons that the United States must learn, such as the fact that alliance does not mean security and that alliances can be entangling. Describes how U.S. policies must adapt to current realities. (GEA)

Describes a college course which uses a national approach to the teaching of international politics. Students are grouped into "country teams." Each country team publishes an analysis of its nation's foreign policy. Country teams participate in other activities including press conference simulations and an inter-nation simulation. (RM)

This paper explains how to conduct a SALT simulation with upper division undergraduate and/or graduate students who have a limited background in international relations. Playing time is approximately four weeks. It is suggested that an introductory course devoted to reading, lectures, and discussions precede the simulation. (Author/RM)

Discussion about a simulation of the political system of Argentina designed and participated in by students in a Latin American politics course at the University of Delaware. (Author/ND)

In this era of rapid communications, increasing interdependence in trade and monetary relations, large foreign investment flows, and looming uncertainties about pollution and resource scarcities, the traditional methods of the generalist diplomat are needed more urgently than ever. Several factors that today impede the diplomatic dialogue are…

Description of student-run, problem-oriented work groups as an alternative teaching model that allows for fusion of the rigor of a structured course and the flexibility of independent study. (ND)

Discusses differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the fundamental status of foreign policy. Examines the substance of Federalist foreign policy, and maintains that the Constitution was first designed to provide a strong national government that could act effectively in foreign affairs. (TRS)