Suzanne C. Nielsen

The Tragedy of War: Clausewitz on Morality and the Use of Force

What should government leaders think about as they decide whether or not to go to war? Carl von Clausewitz, one of the foremost military theorists of all time, is famous for stating that ‘war is me...

Teaching Strategy and Security in Cyberspace: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Gaining an appreciation for the security implications of an increasingly networked world requires drawing on multiple academic disciplines. On the one hand, it is difficult to speak meaningfully about information assurance without some understanding of the technical aspects of information networks. On the other, if only technical aspects are covered students will not be prepared to address the economic, political, and even ethical issues associated with policy in this area. This paper discusses the efforts of two educators with backgrounds in computer science and political science to create a course to address this educational need. The course uses a variety of techniques to integrate the issues essential to thinking about strategy and security in cyberspace. In a society growing ever more dependent on information technologies, competence in this area will become increasingly important and a valuable component of an undergraduate education.