Research Aafia Siddiqui, her background, her arrest, and her prosecution. In your research for outside sources pay attention to the materials in addition to maps, etc., found on her person during her arrest in Afghanistan. Focus on whether she is a terrorist or not, separate from the outcome of her trial. (A simple Google is … Read more
Following the homegrown jihadist terrorist attacks in Orlando and San Bernardino, there is a growing debate about the relationship between community policing and homeland security. Is community policing a tool that should be applied to homeland security? Why or why not?
What is the current threat to the United States from either a biological or chemical weapon and why? What should the United States do to better prepare for, or counter, the threat from WMDs (weapons of mass destruction)?
Write a research paper addressing the following global terrorism issues: In week 3, we discussed the Dilemmas in the Deterrence of Terrorists (Chapter 4 in The Counter Terrorism Puzzle). Why is deterring terrorists a challenge? Do you think terrorists can be deterred? Address both sides of the argument (through diplomacy, information, military, economic, financial, … Read more
For this progress paper you will develop a college level research paper addressing both of the following topics: In 2011, the U.S. Government released the first ever (and only) strategy to specifically address homegrown violence inspired by radical ideologies (Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States) which was followed by … Read more
*****REPLY TO EACH POST 100 WORDS MIN**** 1. In comparing domestic and international terrorism, both forms of terrorism promote and commit violent acts as either a group or as individuals to influence their government to further their political causes. Domestic terrorism contrasts with international terrorism in that it focuses on violent acts committed in their … Read more
***ANSWER POST 250 WORDS MIN**** Discussion Questions: Compare and contrast domestic and international terrorism. Explain why homegrown terrorism more challenging than preventing overseas terrorist attacks? Why is it so difficult to identify and deter homegrown terrorists?
**ANSWER THIS POST 250 WORDS MIN** Discussion Questions: What is the purpose or the point of terrorism? In other words, what are terrorists trying to achieve — why do they attack innocent people? With the exception of 9/11, describe what you believe are “three” important events or moments in the history of modern terrorism. Make … Read more
For this final assignment you will address two distinct topics as a single research paper. Provide an evaluation of the impact of the internet and social media has had on homegrown extremism in North America. In particular, address the impact on recruitment and radicalization of extremists. Conduct an analysis of current efforts to counter … Read more
Does community policing offer an opportunity to improve policing services in the United States? Why or why not? Does it offer opportunities in the fight against terrorism? Why or why not?