Join this four-session course exploring U.S. interventions abroad since World War II. From covert CIA operations to full-scale military campaigns, we'll examine the motives, successes, failures, and lasting consequences of American foreign policy. Explore key interventions, identify patterns, and debate the moral, legal, and strategic justifications behind these actions. Whether you’re interested in history, politics, or international relations, this course provides a compelling look at America’s evolving role on the world stage. Don’t miss the opportunity to understand the decisions that shaped history—and continue to influence global affairs today. Space is limited for meaningful discussion.

 LECTURES:

 1. The Early Cold War: Truman Doctrine, containment, the Marshall Plan, Korea, early Vietnam, and CIA operations in Cuba, Guatemala, and Iran.

 2. Late Cold War: Post-Vietnam strategies, the Nixon Doctrine, détente, Reagan’s approach to the Soviets, interventions in Chile, Nicaragua, El Salvador, the Middle East, and CIA-Pentagon operations.

 3: Post-Cold War: Gulf War, Balkans, Iraq War, Syria, counterterrorism, NSA surveillance, cyberwarfare, and global stability.

 4: Review key interventions, identify patterns, assess moral and strategic justifications, and discuss lessons for future policy.

Jerrold Goldstein, J.D., is a former civil trial lawyer and longtime Adjunct Professor of History at Kean University, where he taught courses on American history and constitutional law from 2000 to 2021. Now based in Florida, he combines decades of legal and teaching experience to deliver engaging, insightful lectures on U.S. history and the Constitution.

“This series was extremely informative and well-presented by Professor Goldstein. His explanations of certain areas brought some humor, while bringing the facts to light. We thoroughly enjoyed listening to him and look forward to his next series. He is a definite asset to FAU.” OLLI Patron