POLI 129Policies and Politics of American Defense
Examines the evolution of the policy and politics of American national security, from the Cold War to the present. Content of military policy explored with analytic focus on formation of policy and interactions between military policies and domestic policies.
Enrollment is restricted to politics and Latin American and Latino studies/politics combined majors during first and second pass enrollment.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Cowell Com 134 | D. J. Wirls | Closed 42/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Wirls | 4.2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 87% | 112 |
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