Identify and craft a clear Problem Statement on a security versus privacy issue. Introduce the issue and why it is important.

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Assignment Details
In this assignment, you will identify, describe, and analyze an issue regarding the U.S. government’s post-9/11 response and the implications of establishing a culture of secrecy. In 2–3 pages, address the following:
• Identify and craft a clear Problem Statement on a security versus privacy issue. Introduce the issue and why it is important.
• Research and develop some further discussion and background to your identified problem to outline some of the key issues that frame the problem.
• Outline 3 potential solutions or initiatives that can mitigate the effects of your identified problem.
• Conclude by recommending a course of action to remedy the situation.

How does social identity theory explain inter-group rivalries in international affairs?

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1. What is the definition of a state, or nation-state, in International Affairs, noting specifically all of its component parts? Provide examples of internationally-recognized states that may be lacking one of each of the component parts, describing on what basis it may be lacking that part. On what basis might one consider states to be the primary actors in International Affairs? What does the term “sovereignty” mean and what does it imply for the existence of a “world government” and the power of non-state actors like IGOs, NGOs, and MNCs?
2. Two long-term trends in international affairs are 1) an increase in the number of nation-states and 2) globalization across a variety of dimensions (social, political and economic). In a separate paragraph devoted to each trend, explain why we might be observing this international phenomenon and discuss whether and why this trend has greater positive or negative effects for cooperation within the international system. In a third paragraph, discuss whether these two trends are in conflict with each other? If they are in conflict, then which trend will ultimately prevail and why? If they are not in conflict with each other, then why not?
3. One option in international trade is to open your domestic market to foreign producers. Why would a free trader favor this option, even when foreign countries have not opened their markets to your domestic producers? Why would a mercantilist not favor this option especially when foreign countries have not opened their markets to your domestic producers? What would a free trader say about the importance of maintaining a trade surplus? What would a mercantilist say about the importance of low prices in the domestic market?
4. Realists and institutionalists disagree about the importance, or value-added, of institutions (IGOs) to international affairs. What do realists believe about institutions and why? What do institutionalists believe about institutions and why? Which perspective do you find to be more persuasive and why? Provide a detailed example of a specific IGO and explain how it fits with your favored perspective?
5. The prisoner’s dilemma (PD) is a structure that may characterize many interactions in international affairs. Draw the game and explain why choosing the D option is a dominant strategy for both players. What will be the likely outcome if the PD game is played only once and why? If the PD game is played multiple times, or iterated, then on what basis might CC become a more likely outcome?
6. How does social identity theory explain inter-group rivalries in international affairs? How does intergroup contact theory predict that these inter-group rivalries might be reduced? Identify two different sorts of activities in international affairs that might be consistent with the latter theory and explain how they might fit the criteria for structured contact.
7. What are the three pieces describing the “democratic peace”? Think of a war that might contradict the first piece and discuss how the warring parties do or do not fit the definition of a democracy. What explanation for the democratic peace do you find to be the most persuasive, discussing why you believe that it is more persuasive than the other two explanations?
8. Social class is a key concept in Marxism. How can this concept be applied to the international system of states and what states belong to what classes? On what basis is Marxism either an optimistic or pessimistic approach to understanding the current international system, providing examples consistent with your conclusion? What would a Marxist say about the major IGOs created post-WWII, such as the World Trade Organization and International Monetary Fund? If there is a “democratic peace,” then what explanation would a Marxist offer for it and why?
9. In a general way, Pevehouse and Goldstein consider “the bureaucratic agencies that states maintain for developing and carrying out their foreign policy.” In class, we considered the same specifically in reference to the United States. Focusing on American foreign security policy, discuss the following four bureaucracies: the National Security Council, the Department of State, the Department of Defense, and the Central Intelligence Agency. With a paragraph devoted to each, what functions does this bureaucracy perform related to foreign security policy, where it is located, and who are the specific individuals currently in charge of it (i.e., names)? In terms of the latter, there may be more than one individual that needs to be mentioned (e.g., Secretary of Defense and Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the DOD).

10. In class, we discussed three different feminist approaches to international affairs. In a separate paragraph devoted to each approach, explain the underlying logic, how it differs from the other feminist perspectives, and what it tends to predict in terms of international conflict/cooperation. Which approach do you find more persuasive and why, providing an example that fits with your chosen feminist approach?

11. Pevehouse and Goldstein discuss six types of conflicts of interest/ideas. Identify which three types you find to be the most persuasive as potential sources of interstate war. For each of these three types, give a brief description of what this type of conflict does/does not entail and then provide two examples, including one that resulted in war and another that did not.

12. From each of the four levels of analysis, construct a brief explanation, or theory, for interstate war. Make sure that this theory is not simply an explanation for international conflict, but explains why some conflicts lead to war (while others do not). Provide a real-world example to illustrate each explanation (explaining carefully how this example fits the theory).

How would you work with the OD consultant to determine the type of change strategy to employ, steps to changing the culture, how to engage your employees and how to ensure performance management is at the level it needs to be for the future?

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The Portfolio Paper
The portfolio paper covers the array of topics discussed and presented in the course, and is due Saturday (Day 6) of Unit 7. You are the CEO of a large name-brand (feel free to assume any brand you like – Sandals, Marriott, etc.) resort in Mexico. The global recession and economy have not been kind to your resort and business is off by 35% over the last three years. Other large resorts in your area are also suffering but they are only down 15-20% compared to your 35%. On top of the economic difficulties, the entire country of Mexico has been plagued with drug cartel related violence which has scared both your clientele and your staff. Your recent employee opinion survey shows that your employees are becoming more disengaged, your staff is not nearly as satisfied or committed to your organization compared to the last survey which took place in 2009. Your most trusted colleague has mentioned that you might want to look into some organization development work to uncover the difficulties and opportunities so that your business may grow. How would you work with the OD consultant to determine the type of change strategy to employ, steps to changing the culture, how to engage your employees and how to ensure performance management is at the level it needs to be for the future? Prepare the portfolio paper using the following guidelines:

 A minimum of 6 pages not to exceed 10, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font, using APA standard

 Title page, including title of paper, your name, course name and course number, date of submission (page 1)

 A minimum of 6-10 pages including a summary of your understanding of the biblical implications for the topic (pages 2-6) o Internal or External OD consultant? o What does your agreement with them entail? o What is the change strategy? o How does employee engagement fit in? o Performance management system o Corporate culture (how does it help or hurt)? o Anything else you think to be relevant  A reference page (page 10

 A minimum of 10 references are required, including the text, the Holy Bible, books and articles from academic sources (Net Library), and other periodicals

Describe how terrorist target selection links to the group’s underlying ideological perspective.

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The employment of terrorist tactics and strategies is inextricably linked to a terrorist organization’s objectives and underlying motivation. Additionally, a terrorist organization must execute certain functions to conduct operations. This requires the selection of new recruits to support the terrorists’ cause.

In 5–6 paragraphs, address the following:

Describe how terrorist target selection links to the group’s underlying ideological perspective.
Briefly explain how the 8 phases of terrorism support the attainment of terrorist goals and objectives.
Describe the radicalization process and how recruits are targeted and indoctrinated.

Select a terrorist organization, domestic or international, and explain its history, goals and address the question of whether or not it is possible for that organization to shed its use of terrorism and still maintain itself as an effective agent of change.

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five (5) pages, you will select a terrorist organization, domestic or international, and explain its history, goals and address the question of whether or not it is possible for that organization to shed its use of terrorism and still maintain itself as an effective agent of change. You must provide the source of your group’s designation, i.e. the group is designated as aselect a terrorist organization, domestic or international, and explain its history, goals and address the question of whether or not it is possible for that organization to shed its use of terrorism and still maintain itself as an effective agent of change. by the United States Government. Research Paper Format Modern Language Association (MLA) Standards Modern Language Association (MLA) standards for format, citing, and documentation of references etc. are detailed below and at the MLA General Guidelines website: Modern Language Association.

• Papers must be typed on a computer and printed on standard white paper 8.5 inches by 11 inches, portrait.

• The text of the paper must be double-spaced, using Times New Roman, 12 point font only.

• Leave only one space after periods and other punctuation marks.

• The margins of the document must be one inch on all sides. Paragraphs are to be indented one-half inch from the left margin (five spaces or press “Tab” once).

• All pages are to be numbered consecutively in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top, and flush with the right margin.

• Use either italics or underlining consistently throughout the document for the titles of longer works and, only when necessary, to provide emphasis

• Endnotes, if used, are to be on a separate page before the Works Cited page. Endnotes are not the same as footnotes. Endnotes and footnotes, if used, add to the discussion and are not for citations. MLA format requires in-text citations. (MLA assistance is available at the Purdue Owl website.)

How does illegal mining impact human security in Madagascar?

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Research Question – How does illegal mining impact human security in Madagascar?