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Curry, D. (2021, May 18). Looking ahead: the future of national security. Liberty University.
Retrieved from: https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/197837/pages/watch-looking-ahead-
the-future-of-national-security?module_item_id=25057390
The week eight video presentation by Dr. Curry brings us the perspective of how we
should look to the future of national security. This video covers three general aspects that
we should take into consideration regarding national security. The return of history after
9/11, and against all predictions of the post-Cold War era. As well as the 21st-century
challenges we are currently facing, to mention some examples, as malicious technology,
weapons of mass destruction, and non-state actors. Lastly, the endogenous to national
security that is currently affecting national security.
Heinrichs, R. (2016, August 15). A robust nuclear deterrent: a force for the peace &
justice. Providence. https://providencemag.com/2016/08/robust-nuclear-deterrent-force-
peace-justice/
Rebeccah Heinrichs covers in this article the importance of nuclear power as a force for
peace and justice. To justify this, view the reference of every government is being
brought up, which is to protect their people, to seek justice as an institute by God. One of
the reasons for the U.S (United States). to pose nuclear weapons is morally justified and
established that will be immoral and inimical to the principles of Christian just war to
adopt any disarmament agenda.
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by
Biblical, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
I start reflecting on different Bible verses, and I cannot stop thinking about the
responsibility we have as Christians, as well in my case as a service member. To provide
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shelter and security not only for my family but for those around me. The governments
have a responsibility to provide security for their citizens to the extent of their
capabilities. In the Holy scriptures Psalm 122:7 NIV this Bible verse tells us “May there
be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” I can understand when
there is peace, we can rest assured no harm will come, and the security of the citadel
becomes a refuge for those who need it.
Mattis, J. (2018). Summary of the 2018 national defense strategy of the United States of
America: sharpening the American military's competitive edge. United States:
Department of Defense of the United States of America. Retrieved from:
https://dod.defense.gov/Portals/1/Documents/pubs/2018-National-Defense-Strategy-
Summary.pdf
The 2018 National Defense Strategy was developed by former Marine General and
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis. The strategy was intended to address those concerns
that were and somehow still relevant to the Department of Defense. Some of the most
significant issues such as the importance of afront the challenges in the Pacific, Asia, and
Europe. Controlling the Middle East proliferation of terrorist organizations, focusing on
modernization of the force for future conflicts, and fortifying the partnerships with
partner countries. This strategy as well addresses some of the major challenges to the
national security interest, with China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran being the major
Estates to account for in the world future conflicts.
Reveron, D. S., Owens, M. T., Gvosdev, N. K. (2014). US foreign policy and defense
strategy: the evolution of an incidental superpower. United States: Georgetown
University Press.
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This book covers some of the major changes and contributions we have seen in the US
foreign policies and strategy defense by Dr. Derek Reveron, in collaboration with other
scholars such as Dr. Gvosdev, and Dr. Owens. They bring us post-World War era eventsⅡ
to the political-economic and military standpoint. The relevance and consequences of
America's approach clashing with the Soviet Union expansion. As well the book covers
the national security establishment and considers the impact of foreign relations and the
defense strategy approach.
Pompeo, M. (2018, January 28). Intelligences beyond 2018. America Enterprise Institute.
Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/_3VgDFyGpvI
Mr. Mike Pompeo was the former Director of the Central Intelligence Agencies or better
known as the CIA, he was a frequent member of the NSC (National Security Council),
and the President's intelligence advisor. In this discussion brought to us in the video
presentation, he addresses the notice of bureaucracy limiting the officer's full potential.
Vladimir Putin's intentions and views are still different from a post-modern approach, the
Soviet Union. Emerging challenges such as former Yugoslavia (Europe) and the southern
border, just to mention some examples.
Snow, D. (2019). National security. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
https://www.google.com/books/edition/National_Security/X-ChDwAAQBAJ?hl=en
I have found this book one of the most well-rounded books regarding national security.
Donald Snow National Security book is able to examine the few fundamental core values
of national security. The context and historical background of this is described in a matter
that the reader can simply understand the importance behind these issues and challenges.
Describe how post-9/11 changed how we approach national security as well how we fight
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and prepared for the future. Lastly in this book we can find the multiple approaches and
venues used to implement everything related to this domain and how other factors merge
and contribute to the national security domain.
Stevenson, C. A. (2012). America's foreign policy toolkit: key institutions and
processes. United States: SAGE Publications.
C.Q.https://play.google.com/books/reader?
id=EnRMY07efVgC&pg=GBS.PA2.w.2.0.18_187&printsec=frontcover
America’s Foreign policy has been proven to be essential when it comes to policymaking
development. This book covers the importance of having good advisors and the
relationship this should have with those who receive advice. Type of leadership and
characteristics such as Honest broker. The National Security Structure and how this
covers topics and approaches to foreign relations, with other countries such as Russia,
and China. identifies the diplomatic, military, intelligence, and homeland security efforts
made toward the overall goal of the national security efforts.
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