Watch the video ISIS Selling ArtifactsLinks to an external site.. The video discusses the sale of antiquities on the Black Market and how some of the profits are routed to ISIS. First, discuss what the US should or could do to stop the looting and sale of the antiquities that benefit a terrorist organization. Second, …
The battle against terrorism and organized crime has led some to advocate stricter police actions. One visible change that followed 9/11 was the enhanced airport security procedures, such as removing shoes for inspection. Determining the extent to which police and government should go in order to gather intelligence or conduct an investigation is a matter …
Read the following case scenario: In the ongoing war on terrorism, the new president has proposed expanding the jurisdiction of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA). FISA is a U.S. federal court established and authorized under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to oversee requests for surveillance warrants against foreign spies inside the United …
The United States Government is striving to have a “secure” border under the present administration. What would be the consequences/impact to the United States if the border was suddenly made less open and more “secure”? This is a strategic security question and not a political one. What is …
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What types of intelligence analysis are performed by the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)? How does the NCTC partner with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces and Department of Defense’s combatant commands to counter terrorism? How does the NCTC compare and contrast to the FBI Counterproliferation Center?
Write about some of the legal challenges and issues associated with countering terrorism, ensuring you explain some of the domestic and international policy challenges. Then, explain some of the measures used to counter terrorist organizations, including legal actions
Select a domestic terror group that has been active in recent years and describe it. If you have difficulty selecting an appropriate group, consider environmental groups, animal rights groups, ethnic hate groups, or anti-abortion groups. Your discussion of the selected group should cover the following: Provide a description of the group’s motivation, goals, and membership.Describe …
Select one of the following four domestic terrorist groups: KKK, Black Panthers, Weathermen, and Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional. Analyze the group based on your readings this week. If necessary, conduct research to analyze the group. You can use the South University Online Library databases to conduct your research. After analyzing the group, answer the …
As a counter-measure to fears of the Atomic Bomb, the prospect of nuclear energy and associated technologies had the effect of redirecting public anxieties from fear of nuclear annihilation to a bright future of new technological possibilities. What were the public perceptions of the pros and cons of these technologies and what were the possible …
How has terrorism influenced emergency and crisis management in the United States? Support your response with specific sources and examples
