1. What environmental factors make defense policymaking more challenging than might be expected?

2. Who are the greatest potential adversaries of the United States, and how has the identity of those adversaries changed since the mid-1980s? What effect have these changes had on U.S. defense or foreign policy?

3. Identify and explain the significance of the problems plaguing U.S. defense policy.

4. Identify the U.S. federal law enforcement agencies and their responsibilities, and describe how these agencies interact with state and local law enforcement.

5. Discuss how the issue of causation of crime frames the policies proposed.

6. Identify four ongoing issues in law enforcement policy. Describe the concerns of each.

7. Discuss the Trump Administration’s National Security Strategy. What principles were included in the statement and how will they be implemented?