Question 1: Read “The National Security Imperative for a Trump Presidency: How H

Question 1: Read “The National Security Imperative for a Trump Presidency: How His Administration Can Shore Up the Foundations of American Power” by Kori Schake, 8 Nov, 2024, Foreign Affairs. 1. How and why did deterrence suffer under Biden, according to the author? What solutions does the author propose? (at least 150 words)
2. Kori Schake argues that Trump’s presidency, while dangerous, can present opportunities to improve America’s deterrence and defense. What specific actions does she recommend that the new administration should take to achieve those goals? (at least 150 words)
3. Do you agree with the author’s optimism that “a second Trump administration could harness the country’s brilliant and sometimes brutal motion in productive ways, taking meaningful steps to make the United States more secure in a perilous world.” Why or why not? Do you see any blindspots in her analysis? If so, what are they? (at least 150 words)
Question 2: Read “How Ukraine Became a World War” by Michael Kimmage and Hanna Notte, 7 Nov, 2024, Foreign Affairs 1. What are the two categories of countries that “chose not to directly back Ukraine—not to provide Kyiv with weapons or to sanction Russia.” Name some of the countries in each category. (at least 150 words)
2. What precedent will a Russian victory in Ukraine set? What are the potential consequences of this precedent? (at least 150 words)
3. Give examples of how some non-European countries have benefitted from the Russia-Ukraine war. (at least 150 words)
4. How do China, Iran, and North Korea specifically benefit from the war? (at least 150 words)
5. What do the authors consider to be “best defense against the possible erosion of European security via an advancing Russia?” Do you agree? Why or why not? (at least 150 words)
Question 3: Write an intel report addressed to the U.S. National Security Advisor detailing the following information about your assigned country/organization in the Russo-Ukraine War Simulation (at least 1,000 – maximum 1,500 words; use Chicago style to cite sources):
1. Brief country overview (demographic characteristics, GDP, main industries, etc). Please provide only key points in so far as they are relevant to our understanding of this actor’s power and leverage in the region and/or the world.
2. Summary of military capabilities relative to its main competitors in the region.
3. Relevant defense treaties/military alliances/membership in international organizations (do not just list them; summarize and explain how participation in these organizations potentially affects the actor’s relationships with and leverage against other countries).
4. Highlights of the history of the actor’s relationship with the U.S.
5. Foreign policy challenges and priorities for the U.S. with regard to this country/organization. 6. Recommended policy changes toward this country/organization for the U.S. government. What has and has not worked in the past and what should the U.S. be doing differently?