Course # 33430 Section Number 1 Day(s) M Time(s) 8:00am-10:50am Term Spring 2025 Course Instructor Michael Quigley Syllabus Syllabus 3/7/25 This course examines the major threats facing the United States through the lens of the US Intelligence Community (IC), both domestically and internationally. Through a series of lectures and guest speakers, students will gain a deeper understanding of the most pressing and pertinent threats to US national security. From a domestic perspective, the course will address threats facing the homeland in regards to domestic terrorism, climate change, political polarization, political extremism and paralysis, and cybersecurity. From an international perspective, the course will address threats faced from our current adversaries, namely, China, North Korea, Russia, Iran, and other hostile states. Students will leave the course with a more thorough understanding of the current threats facing the homeland and how the US can best position itself to address those threats. Additionally, students will more fully comprehend the effects that current public policy has on the United States’ ability to defend itself, both from domestic and international threats. PPHA 33420 Contemporary US Intelligence is not a pre-requisite for this class. Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Spring 2025 Contemporary US Intelligence II: US Threat Assessments - Domestic & International Michael Quigley Monday 8:00am-10:50am Syllabus Recent News More news Harris Policy Innovation Challenge Announces 2025 Winning Team Thu., April 17, 2025 Professor Jens Ludwig Analyzes the Use of AI in Econometrics in New Working Paper Wed., April 16, 2025 World’s First Particulate Pollution Market Reduced Pollution and Increased Industry Profits Tue., April 15, 2025 Upcoming Events More events Persuasive Writing Credential (PWC) Alumni Roundtable Tue., April 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM Harris Campus Visit Wed., April 23, 2025 | 9:30 AM Harris School of Public Policy - The Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., April 25, 2025 | 12:00 PM
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