Every student needs to read all three of the case studies below (they are short). You should be familiar with each case study’s: foundational background arguments, ethical debate surrounding the public health issue, concerns of the stakeholders involved, and ethical questions that arise from these situations. After you have read the case studies, you will conduct a […]
Discipline: Global issues & Disaster and Crisis management
Discussion: Hurricane Maria and Federal Efforts Involved in Preparation and ResponseDiscussion: Hurricane Maria and Federal Efforts Involved in Preparation and Response
Refer to Overview of Federal Efforts to prepare for and respond to Hurricane Maria. https://www.fema.gov/blog/overview-federal-efforts-prepare-and-respond-hurricane-maria Living through Hurricane Maria (2018):A lesson in resilience. FEMA. https://www.fema.gov/blog/living-through-hurricane-maria-lesson-resilience Many federal agencies were involved in the pre- and post-disaster of Hurricane Maria and Puerto Rico. Pick two agencies and comment on their involvement. Do you see evidence of interagency […]
OVERVIEW OF HOMELAND SECURITY-RELATED GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO)OVERVIEW OF HOMELAND SECURITY-RELATED GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO)
The American Red Cross, one of the most widely known NGOs, responds to approximately 70,000 disasters of varying types and severity every year in the U.S., under the direction of the National Disaster Operations Center in Washington, D.C. (RedCross.org). There is no question that the Red Cross provides a vital service to the American public […]
Discussion: The Role of the Military and Interagency Coordination in Homeland SecurityDiscussion: The Role of the Military and Interagency Coordination in Homeland Security
Explore and discuss the Department of Defense (DoD) roles and its preparedness in supporting interagency coordination during times of natural and man-made disasters impacting homeland security. Pick any natural or man-made disaster that has occurred in the United States or its territories abroad (e.g., Puerto Rico, Guam, etc.). Did our military properly exercise adequate interagency […]
How is your region coping with globalization? Provide an overview of the factors from the KOF Index of Globalization.How is your region coping with globalization? Provide an overview of the factors from the KOF Index of Globalization.
For this activity, you must use the required reading that corresponds to the region you are assigned as noted in the Study Materials. However, you are also encouraged to conduct your own additional online research. Instructions Collaborating with your team, answer the following questions regarding the key factors affecting globalization salient for your assigned region. […]
How Culture and Ethical Frameworks Affect Perceptions of War, Conflict, and PeaceHow Culture and Ethical Frameworks Affect Perceptions of War, Conflict, and Peace
A country has been suspected of ethnic cleansing or genocide, and the United Nations is considering intervention. The current government is a totalitarian dictatorship. Is it ethically permissible to impose democracy on an undemocratic regime? Why, or why not? Specifically, you must address the following: Explain why you think the action proposed in your chosen […]
HISTORY AND FOUNDATIONS OF THE HOMELAND SECURITY ACT (HSA) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)HISTORY AND FOUNDATIONS OF THE HOMELAND SECURITY ACT (HSA) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Foundations of Modern Homeland Security Where were you on September 11, 2001, when a major event occurred that changed the lives of Americans forever? Al-Qaida carried out the most devastating terrorist attack in U.S. history by hijacking four commercial airliners to use as guided missiles. Some called this domestic attack the second Pearl Harbor. Many […]
Post-9/11 American foreign actions and policies (Did American foreign policy actions post-9/11 mirror the very terrorism they seek to eradicate ?)Post-9/11 American foreign actions and policies (Did American foreign policy actions post-9/11 mirror the very terrorism they seek to eradicate ?)
The thesis and question for the following essasy is Question: In what ways do international media perspective, including Islamic viewpoints suggest that American foreign policy actions post-9/11 mirror the very terrorism they seek to eradicate Thesis: In response to the tragic events of 9/11, American foreign policies and actions, particularly in the Middle East, have mirrored […]
Team Multimedia Presentation on How has food insecurity had an impact on chronic health issuesTeam Multimedia Presentation on How has food insecurity had an impact on chronic health issues
I need you to write a Team Multimedia Presentation. The subject of the report is: How has food insecurity had an impact on chronic health issues? You can use specific evidence straight from the text, or you can also paraphrase evidence if you see that more fit. If you find other sources to use you can […]
How historical events impact Global Burden of Disease, and current SGD’s try to address itHow historical events impact Global Burden of Disease, and current SGD’s try to address it
1. Discuss how events in history influence the current global burden of disease and how the MDG’s and the SDG’s are being used to address these burdens. This activity aligns with: a. Discuss the importance of historical events and initiatives and their influence on global health issues in order to understand current and anticipate future health […]