The study of policy-making and decision-making concerning national security, including defense, intelligence, and foreign policy.
National Security Strategy: A broad statement of the United States' national security goals and interests outlining a plan for how best to advance those interests.
Intelligence Community: The network of intelligence agencies and organizations responsible for collecting and analyzing information to inform national security decisions.
Military Strategy: A set of plans and principles for using the military to achieve national security goals.
Foreign Policy: The set of diplomatic, economic, and strategic relationships that a country develops with other nations to advance its national interests.
Cybersecurity: The protection of computer systems and networks from theft or damage to the hardware, software, or information they contain.
Defense Policy: A country's policy regarding the military, including weapons systems, procurement, and deployment.
Terrorism: The use of violence and intimidation in pursuit of political aims.
Counterterrorism: The measures taken to prevent and respond to terrorism, including both law enforcement and military options.
Nuclear Strategy: A country's policy on nuclear weapons, including deterrence, nonproliferation, and disarmament.
Homeland Security: The measures taken to protect a country and its citizens from threats within its borders, including terrorism, natural disasters, and cyberattacks.