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Examines cultural influences, broadly defined, on state and non-state security strategies, decisions, and behaviors through historical experiences and contemporary events. Cultural factors contextualize security strategies at the ideational and material levels, leaving their imprint on how groups and individuals act to achieve desired outcomes. Analyzes strategic behavior as culturally derived and appraises the advantages and limitations of this methodology for better understanding the security environment. 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