Civics and citizenship education is generally regarded. Strategic studies quarterly fall 2018 air university. National and strategic studies module 1 zimbabwean history, national interests, and heritage, contents. Institute for national strategic studies strategic perspectives, no. Video adapting national security strategy in times of change.
As a complement to the european data, nasscds national automotive sampling system crashworthiness data system is also used 4. The study uses the capability approach as a conceptual framework to analyse citizenship formation and evaluate its significance in the operationalisation of the national and strategic studies. Pdf citizenship education and its relevance to zimbabwe. This study investigated perceptions of students and lecturers on the teaching of national and strategic studies nass in six teachers training colleges in zimbabwe. This study investigated perceptions of students and lecturers on the teaching of national and. There is nothing sinister in teaching national and strategic studies at tertiary institutions as this is meant to instill an understanding of the countrys history and heritage, a parliamentary. By the africa center for strategic studies, january 25, 2017. The tenmonth master of arts in strategic security studies is comprised of three phases. Its active learning content should be the equivalent of about 30 hours of classroom time, and it is organized into classes. The descriptive survey design was used to gather data from two secondary school teachers training colleges and four primary school teachers training colleges. The free africabib app for android is available here.
Knowledge gained in this online masters program is useful for careers in the. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts of contemporary strategic thinking. Master of defense and strategic studies online degree. Standards main page executive summary preface introduction thematic strands. Since then, the social studies standards have been widely and successfully used as a framework for teachers, schools, districts, states, and other nations as a tool for curriculum alignment and development. Strategic studies institute 47 ashburn drive carlisle, pa 1705010 717 24531.
The rationale for national and strategic studies in. Political economy in secondary schools in the 1980s, the teaching of social studies in primary schools, and more recently the introduction of national and strategic studies nass in tertiary institutions in the country. Selected papers from the conference, edited by sheila r. Alan collins 9780198804109 paperback february 2019. Strategic studies quarterly is the strategic journal of the united ssq states air force, fostering intellectual enrichment for national and inter national security professionals. Cds provides indepth crash investigations of a representative sample of policereported towaway crashes. Phase i, crafted based on the vision of the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, is. National security and strategic studies oxford university press. It argues that strategic studies deserves to stand alongside international relations as a direct subfield of political science. The institute for national strategic studies inss is a policy research and strategic gaming organization within ndu serving the department of defense, its components, and interagency partners. Jan 01, 2007 this study investigated perceptions of students and lecturers on the teaching of national and strategic studies nass in six teachers training colleges in zimbabwe.
The strategic studies institute publishes a monthly email newsletter to update the. Robert ayson is senior fellow and director of studies at the strategic and defence studies centre, australian national university. Drive to encourage students to protect national interests. Naval postgraduate school strategic studies curriculum 688. Deception, disinformation, and strategic communications. Strategic studies and its critics volume 20 issue 4 hedley bull skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Lessons introduction to strategic studies d seminar learning d. Previously, he was chief, national military strategy branch and soviet threat analyst at the strategic studies institute, us. The meaning of national and strategic studies national and strategic studies is an initiative with the prime focus of moulding and refocusing zimbabwean citizens in a desire to enable them to retain and cherish patriotism, self discipline, sovereignty and contribute to the development of the country in all respects of a zimbabwe african. The civilian strategic analysts who now constitute a distinct profession in the western world have from the first been subject to criticism that has called in question the validity of their methods, their utility to society, and even their integrity of purpose. Volume 43, 2020 vol 42, 2019 vol 41, 2018 vol 40, 2017 vol 39, 2016 vol 38, 2015 vol 37, 2014 vol 36, 20 vol 35, 2012 vol 34, 2011 vol 33, 2010 vol 32, 2009 vol 31, 2008 vol 30, 2007 vol 29, 2006 vol 28, 2005 vol 27, 2004 vol 26, 2003 vol 25, 2002 vol 24, 2001 vol 23, 2000 vol 22. First, strategy is not so much a subset of security as its interactive partner. The bpo initiative entered into in 2003 and 2005 created uncertainty, but we overcame this by creating critical success factors.
Ssi studies use history and current political, economic, and military factors to develop strategic recommendations. Africa needs a different kind of national security strategyan inclusive, citizencentric framework that accounts for the complex threats facing africa today, says the africa centers assis malaquias. Access to the complete content on oxford handbooks online requires a subscription or purchase. National security and strategic studies showing 15 of 5. National strategy definition of national strategy by the. Strategic studies 101 introduction to strategic studies. Lessons emphasize the development of strategy, while also examining interagency processes, military. National and strategic studies nass aims defining zimbabwe as a nation allowing zimbabwe to tell its storythrough our national symbols, our flag, national anthem. Online masters degree in national security studies. Som e time back the re used to be political economy and education with prod uction studies at teachers colleges. The strategic studies institute publishes a monthly email newsletter to update the national security community on the research of our analysts, recent and forthcoming publications, and upcoming conferences sponsored by the institute.
This article discusses the complicated relationship between strategic studies and international relations, and that part of the latter discipline known as security studies. National security strategies africa center for strategic. In the scope of the studies are also subjects such as the role of. The rationale for national and strategic studies in teacher. Conferencing, institute for national strategic studies. Modernizing biotechnology for the fight against covid19 and the future of pandemic response alexander titus, michelle rozo, and diane dieuliis. Jeffrey simon is a senior fellow in the institute for national strategic studies, national defense university. Strategic studies nass in six teachers training colleges in. Alexander titus, michelle rozo, and diane dieuliis provide some perspective on the. Pdf this study investigated perceptions of students and lecturers on the teaching of national and strategic studies nass in six teachers. National and strategic studies nass hillside teachers. The center for strategic leadership contributes to the education of world class senior leaders, develops expert knowledge, and provides solutions. Code 38, glasgow hall, room 348 831 6562798, dsn 7562798.
In the scope of the studies are also subjects such as the role of intelligence, diplomacy, and international. Established in 1984, the institute provides senior decisionmakers. The development of a three year strategic plan for nass focuses on automation, standardization and consolidation along with annual productivity targets. An introduction to strategic studies addresses some of the major questions that govern both international relations and human survival. Nicholas rostow national defense university press washington, d. National and strategic studies nass hillside teachers college. National security dss 5301 strategic theory and modern. Students and lecturers perceptions of national and. These efforts were directed at accomplishing the goal of. The subject matter for the master of defense and strategic studies program is designed to help improve your knowledge of complex national security issues and further develop critical thinking skills, analytic aptitude, and cultural awareness.
Strategic studies is an interdisciplinary academic field centered on the study of conflict and peace strategies, often devoting special attention to the relationship between international politics, geostrategy, international diplomacy, international economics, and military power. The only introduction to strategic studies to cover both the enduring and contemporary issues that dominate strategy american foreign policy and the challenges of world leadership. The current management is not possible without strategic. Strategy is concerned with the use of force to further the. Lamb deception, disinformation, and strategic communications. Each newsletter also provides a strategic commentary by one of our research analysts. National and strategic studies ubuntuhunhu values national identity. National council for the social studies ncss first published national curriculum standards in 1994. National and strategic studies nass aims defining zimbabwe as a nation allowing zimbabwe to tell its storythrough our national symbols, our flag, national anthem e.
The rationale for national and strategic studies in teacher training. This course is a firstyear core course in the strategic studies curriculum. Its possible for you to complete the program entirely online and graduate in as few as 12 months. To date plans are at an advanced stage to introduce a form of citizenship education in universities in the not so distant future in the name of peace studies report on peace studies in universities in zimbabwe, 2007. The zimbabwe heritage trust zht will soon introduce national awards for national strategic studies nass in a move to encourage students in the countrys tertiary institutions to protect national interests. Africabib the rationale for national and strategic. Chinas national defense in 2008 panel discussion report february 6, 2009 executive summary on february 6, 2009, cna china studies and the institute for national strategic studies at the national defense university convened a panel discussion on chinas sixth defense white paper, which had been released by beijing on january 20, 2009. On august 2425, 2010, the national defense university held a conference titled economic security. The premier institute of strategic research at national defense university. The strategic studies institute publishes national security and strategic research and analysis to influence policy debate and bridge the gap between military and academia. Zht is a nonprofit making organisation aimed at moulding zimbabweans who are proud to be black and associated with their ancestry. The art and science of developing and using the diplomatic, economic, and informational powers of. National and strategic studies nass was introduced in tertiary institutions in zimbabwe at a time when the ruling party was facing unprecedented stiff. This article examines the cadet system paying special attention to its curriculum, aims and objectives in the m.
As a student in the online master of defense and strategic studies program, youre required to successfully complete 12 courses 36 semester credit hours. The master of arts in national security studies provides executivelevel education in national and international security policy with concentrations in homeland security, intelligence analysis, cyber security, terrorism studies, and regional security studies. Allowing zimbabwe to tell its storythrough our national symbols, our flag, national anthem e. Its active learning content should be the equivalent of about 30 hours of classroom time, and it is organized into clas. Students and lecturers perceptions of national and strategic. National security and strategic studies the master of science in national security and strategic studies serves, not only to complement the professional training of the senior managers of the security sector, but in many instances, provides them with the opportunity of exposure to the rigours of graduate studies in a field very.
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