Strategy And Defense Policy (SDP)
March 4 - 24, 2010
Application Period June 26 - September 28, 2009
Candidate Profile - Application Instructions - Application Form
This three-week survey course is designed to help participants develop and expand their competence in analyzing and working with planning and resource management in the security/defense sector. Participants analyze the scope and range of issues in defense and security policy formulation and implementation, resource management, civilian-military and law enforcement cooperation, defense economics, interagency and international coordination, and control and oversight in order to bring about or produce more effective national security and defense. The course does not review policies or the current situation of any specific country. The course combines theoretical approaches to defense and security issues with integrated practical exercises, including lectures, individual studies, visits to U.S. government organizations, and CHDS' unique "Tabula Rasa." exercise, which helps students to apply concepts reviewed in lectures and moderated discussions, to a realistic (yet hypothetical) scenario.
The course is intended for civilians from the executive, legislative and judicial branches, educators, academic researchers, journalists, and NGO and think-tank staff members involved in security/defense matters. Military and police officers, comprising approximately 25% of each course, are also selected to attend the course. Candidates must be professionally engaged in defense or security issues in their countries, hold a university degree or equivalent practical experience. Military and police personnel must have completed a command and staff course or equivalent. CHDS makes a final selection of participants based on academic, professional and demographic criteria.
The SDP is held once or twice a year and is only offered in Spanish. Candidates for whom Spanish is not their native language will be interviewed telephonically prior to final selection. Military candidates must submit applications through the US Military representatives in their country (US Military Group).
