Withdrawal of US Troops From Afghanistan: Present and Future Security Implications for the Nation

A dissertation is an extended academic study with clear and specific aims, and based on the writer’s own study, learning, research and original thought. Please see the Moodle book ‘What is a dissertation’ for more information. A dissertation template is available here.

Ethical Approval from the SCCJ Research Ethics Committee is required for all research involving human participants, social media, animals and/or sensitive data before it can be undertaken. 

This is a substantive (formal) piece of coursework, so the usual academic regulations and submission processes apply. 

This assessment should be fully referenced and formatted in APA 7th format. Guidance on APA 7th edition can be found via the library’s Referencing@Portsmouth system. 

Through the completion of this assessment you will have met the following learning outcomes:

1. Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively at undergraduate standard, for appropriate audiences drawing conclusions and making recommendations. 
2. To identify, evaluate, and analyse published research in relation to a well-articulated research question or associated research aims. 
3. Critically evaluate assumptions, arguments and data (which may be incomplete) in order to form a judgement, frame further questions, and where appropriate, make recommendations. 
4. Use established and appropriate techniques of analysis and enquiry within an ethical framework to a specific and focused area relevant to the subject.

1. Understand the principles, practices and boundaries of your subject discipline
2. Be intellectually curious, and able to think independently, analytically and creatively
3. Generate ideas and develop creative solutions of benefit to society and the economy
4. Be able to locate, access and critically engage with information
5. Be able to communicate clearly and effectively
6. Be self-reflective, embrace challenges and seize opportunities for development