Category: International Relations

Students are required to write a research paper on the question: Should the international community adopt a global ban on capital punishment? Students should carefully read and follow all of the writing assignment instructions and paper guidelines provided below. The paper is due on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The paper should be emailed to the… Continue reading Students are required to write a research paper on the question: Should the inte

Students are required to write a research paper on the question: Should the international community adopt a global ban on capital punishment? Students should carefully read and follow all of the writing assignment instructions and paper guidelines provided below. The paper is due on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The paper should be emailed to the… Continue reading Students are required to write a research paper on the question: Should the inte

Answer the following discussion questions in light of the classroom discussion and weekly topic readings: How well has James managed his global team? What role did the “Open Work” environment play in the case? What role did diversity play on this team? What should James do in the short- and long-term? Note: The purpose of… Continue reading Answer the following discussion questions in light of the classroom discussion a

This week we examine adjudication in international law. One of the primary ways disputes can be settled between varying states is through the use international courts. In Week 5, you were tasked with creating a treaty on trade with a neighboring country’s ambassador. Unfortunately, that country has breached your trade agreement. Both your state and… Continue reading This week we examine adjudication in international law. One of the primary ways

Examining either the Iraq War, or the Afghanistan Conflict, outline a specific ‘lesson learned’ about America’s experience in promoting democracy through military means. Was this a success or failure (and why)? What is a cause for possible resistance to contemporary efforts to expand democracy (consider this video in answering this question)? Here are some resources… Continue reading Examining either the Iraq War, or the Afghanistan Conflict, outline a specific ‘

Discuss the various explanations for the appropriate use of military force in resolving social or other conflict. Given the key role played by a non-state actor (such as Al Qaida) in precipitating the US invasion of Afghanistan, do the traditional Just War arguments apply to America’s decision to invade Afghanistan (and Iraq)? Some reading sources… Continue reading Discuss the various explanations for the appropriate use of military force in re

As we study Human Rights Law, we are currently watching a war unfold in Ukraine. In your readings this week, you were tasked with reviewing the article: Russia, Ukraine & International Law: On Occupation, Armed Conflict and Human Rights, Feb. 23, 2022, available at https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/02/23/russia-ukraine-international-law-occupation-armed-conflict-and-human-rights. This week, please discuss the evolution and history of international… Continue reading As we study Human Rights Law, we are currently watching a war unfold in Ukraine.

Instructions This week we are studying International Human Rights Law. A major part of that is International Humanitarian Law, which “is a set of rules which seek, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not or are no longer participating in the hostilities and restricts the means… Continue reading Instructions
This week we are studying International Human Rights Law. A major

Compare and contrast local news accounts of an incident to their social media postings regarding the same incident. Identify possible official information in each format

Describe your social media experience. Analyze an aspect of social media (pick your platform) that is useful or challenging for emergency management communications