This course is designed for students who want to specialize in any sub-discipline of strategic studies. Students are expected to be able to work with minimal supervision. The project paper therefore encourages independent study and research skills. Prior to registration students are responsible for getting the approval of a supervisor from within the faculty. Approval for the independent study is conditional, and requires the submission of a statement of purpose, a plan of work for the semester, a schedule of meetings for the supervisor, a tentative bibliography, and any additional documents specified by the faculty.