2021 Iran Nuclear Test: Integrated instruments of national power

As a member of the National Security Council staff asked to recommend a strategy outlining an integrated use of the instruments of national power for a United States response to a notional 2021 Iranian nuclear test crisis

There are two objectives: First, produce a US strategy which applies the instruments of power in an integrated manner to address the given security issue. Ensure your strategy is consistent with US policy and the state of international affairs. Second, explain which international relations (IR) perspective(s) (realism, liberalism and constructivism) influenced your decisions and why.

Guidance on how the United States should apply the IOPs:

I am looking for recommendations on how the instruments of national power should be used. Do not spend too much time describing the issue; focus your efforts on recommendations. The best recommendations are ones that are clear, concrete, and as specific as possible. The recommendations should be accompanied by reasons for each recommendation. This helps to demonstrate your understanding of the issues.

The paper must also have these elements accomplished:

· Have I demonstrated adequate justification for each recommendation?

· Have I integrated my recommendations?

· Have I applied my chosen IR perspective(s) consistently in my recommendations?

Word count: minimum 1,500, maximum 2,000 (approximately 5-7 pages).

The essay must include a properly formatted cover page (see above), double-spaced text, Times New Roman 12pt font, 1-inch margins, as well as full endnote-style citations for paraphrasing and quotations. Endnotes are not counted as part of your total word count.