Topic Proposal (150 words description)
Your topic needs to focus on a major problem facing the military globally and also has a major impact on the world at large. You can select a problem from those listed below and then identify a focused area of that larger problem or you can present you own idea of a problem to be explored. The list is here to help you get started and to give some examples of the types of problems and issues you should be examining.
Students will select a topic from the list below. If students want to select a different topic, it must be approved by the instructor. As with any research, findings must be based on research and not opinions. Students will have to compose a thesis and paper must support such thesis. You will select one of the topics below for your research.
Strategic Communications in the 21st Century
Military ethics and the Military Decision Making Process
Military leadership challenges for the 21st century
Strategic Military challenges in a global environment
Military transformation in the midst of conflict
Your topic proposals need to be clear and precise. Use bulleted points to clearly state the topic and address the following parameters in at least one or two sentences.
How did the problem arise?
Why is it a problem?
Who is impacted by this problem?
Compare and contrast the impact on developed and underdeveloped countries.
You may create more of these “Parameters” depending on your problem. This is a first step in outlining your project so more thought and effort now will make it easier later on.