International Affairs/Relations

Hide Assignment Information Turnitin® This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin®. Instructions You are an employee of an NGO interested in encouraging state compliance with international norms. Your supervisor has asked you to produce a white paper in which you discuss at least three strategies that IGOs, states and/or other NGOs use for enforcement of international law. Your overall focus should be on the information you have learned and how your NGO should act on that information. The text of the report should be no fewer than 3 pages and no more than 6, double-spaced, 12 font. You should apply information that you have obtained from class readings and external resources. You should have at least four credible references. A white paper usually includes the following elements: (1) An executive summary: Provide an overview of the report’s purpose, problem being addressed, research methods, & recommendations. An executive should be able to read this and not be missing anything of major importance from the full paper. Summarize the most important information from each of the sections. (2) Relevant background information; Include enough basic information about the challenge your organization is facing. Make sure to shape your communication style for the audience. Write in a clear, professional manner. Briefly describe your research methods and the purpose of your report. Your audience may wish to know where you got your info. (3) A clear discussion of the problem and why it is important Be specific when defining your organization’s problem Analyze the problem’s causes Explain who is affected and what is at stake (4) Different perspectives related to the problem, and alternative solutions Separately identify three or four different approaches or ways of understanding your company and its problem (Make sure to use headings and subheadings as bosses don’t like to struggle to find the info) Define a full range of arguments. Make sure to include ones that are contrary to your final recommendation. (5) Your recommendations and reasoning Each recommendation must be not only possible but feasible. You must provide evidence for your reasoning (6) Appendices and supplementary material. (7) A reference list separate from the white paper General Instructions for Assignments and Rubrics All assignments should be written in Word and uploaded as attachments within the Assignments section of the classroom. Use 12 pt. font and double-space. Be sure to put your name and class information on the document and put your name on the file. Insert page numbers. In-text citations to the readings should be included (the textbook and the journal articles as applicable). A reference list should be included at the end of your document. Assignments will be graded using a rubric appropriate for your class level.

This term paper will involve an analysis of ways to combat international crime. This will allow you to look at a specific international crime in detail. It will allow you to evaluate the magnitude of the problems (justice issues- including ICC challenges) involved and to develop strategies to combat those crimes. Specifically, using a 21century court case (any case that was prosecuted after 2000) that was prosecuted in, write a paper on an international crime. The paper should include: 1. Introduction: A general description of the nature and extent of international crime. You need to refer to library sources. Note: Wikipedia is NOT an appropriate source. (200-300 words). 2. Description of relevant case: Try to locate an important ICC court case (ICC website: https://www.icc-cpi.int/#) that you have chosen to study and describe the nature of the case and how the ICC is dealing with the case (300-500 words). 3. Analysis: Analyze the case and describe the problems encountered by the authorities in dealing with the case. (300-500 words) 4. Conclusion: Conclude with solutions to handle such cases (200-250 word)  (1.5 spacing), 12-point font size and 1-inch top-bottom, left/right margins

This paper will be about illegal mining occurring in the Congo and how it’s exploited by many people including children. Please discuss how overseas businesses drive the industry of mining for precious minerals. I’ve included a slide show to help give you some perspective. Please use peer-reviewed sources and academic articles only.a) Introduction: Introduce the type of conflict you will be presenting (ethnic conflicts, structural violence, institutionalized racism, proxy war, and civil wars) and the argument (what are you going to demonstrate in this paper) (Example regarding the conflict in South Sudan “I will show how the conflict in South Sudan is an ethnic conflict rather than a civil warb) Present the facts: the historical background of the conflict, the different parties involved or actors, who are the victims and who are the perpetrators. The impact on those communities: massacres, life trauma, destruction, lack of infrastructure, famine, ravage economy, displacement/ refugees. and long term psychological/social/cultural consequences.c) Use presented facts to support your argument regarding the conflict.Conclusion: summarize your paper.References: list the academic articles on the subject matter.

First, identify and describe the U.S. national interest dilemma surrounding the Saudi Arabian Government’s assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. How would condemning Saudi Arabia impact our national Interest? How would continuing to support them impact our national interest? What do the actions taken by the U.S. Government tell us about the priorities and worldview of the people making those decisions? Second, identify and describe the U.S. national interest dilemma surrounding the withdrawal of American troops in the Syrian Conflict. How does withdrawing those troops impact our national Interest? How would choosing to leave the troops in Syria impact our national interest? How does the breach of trust with our Kurdish allies impact American national security interests? What do the actions taken by the U.S.Government tell us about the priorities and worldview of the people making those decisions? As you examine these two issues, be sure to describe the advantages and disadvantages of both Realist and Liberalist policies in terms of U.S. national interest. How do realists view the national interest, and how do they attempt to advance it? How do liberalists view the national interest, and how do they attempt to advance it? Be sure to use the course definitions of international Realism (not to be confused with being a conventional “realist”) and international Liberalism (not to be confused with being a “liberal” in domestic politics) in your essay.

Please pick a policy (law, regulation, decree, or any other written and official policy document) or a social norm in a specific developing country that hinders, according to your opinion, the social and/or economic development of this country. Respond to the following questions:1. Description (30%):a. What is the policy or social norm about and how did it evolve?b. Which problem in the country does the policy or social norm aim to address?c. Which institutions are engaged in the implementation of the policy or social norm?2. Benefits, costs, and impacts (20%):a. Who benefits from the policy or social norm?b. Who loses as a result of the policy or social norm?c. Why does the policy or social norm hinder the development of the country?3. Improvement (50%):a. How can the policy be improved or how can the social norm be altered to mitigate its negative impacts?b. Who would benefit and who would lose as a result of these changes?c. What would it take to implement these changes? Discuss which actors or institutions should be engaged, and what are the possible modalities for implementing the change in practice.

After reading “The Great Delusion,” submit a three-page (single-spaced with 12-pt font) review. The review is due by November 19th and can be submitted before then. The review submission link can be found in Module Final Exam. The goal of the review is to provide an accurate and concise account of the material. The review should be formatted as such: 1. Title of the book and the author 2. What are the author’s main arguments (can be more than one)? (need to be very specific here, may write as much as four to five paragraphs here) 3. What assumptions does the argument rest on? 4. What important concepts does the author discuss? 5. What historical examples does the author use? 6. Do you find the author’s argument compelling (why or why not)?

The film “War Made Easy” (available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN6ULkxXJ0o) you should watch this before you answer the questions Assignment 1 (minimum 3 pages, Times New Roman 12 pt. font, 1.5 spacing. No cover page or bibliography. You are not expected to do additional research, but if you do please provide sources. Any scholarly referencing format can be used (APA, Chicago, etc.)Assignment # is worth 30% and is due October 23.  It is based on your readings from the text (just war theory (pp. 116-117) and the film “War Made Easy” (available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN6ULkxXJ0o)After reading the relevant pages from your text and watching the WHOLE film…..1- IDENTIFY and EXPLAIN 5 DIFFERENT propaganda techniques described in the film to sell wars to the public. No more than one page. 2-  DETERMINE whether the American invasion of Iraq in 2003 was a “just” war. In particular, determine whether the United States respected or violated the conditions of both Jus ad Bellum and Jus in Bello of Just War Theory. Focus your discussion on THREE conditions of Jus ad Bellum (just cause, legitimate authority and last resort) and TWO conditions of Jus in Bello (discrimination and proportionality). Minimum 2 pagesIf you want to read a more in-depth discussion of Just War Theory, consult the following source:https://iep.utm.edu/justwar/If you have questions, don’t hesitate to MIO me or ask for a meeting on Zoom. 

The objective of the assignment: To examine a case, investigate possible solutions, and propose the solution you consider the most effective to deal with your case. Guidelines for writing your case analysis: Select your case study Identify your sources (maximum 5 academic sources) (use in-text citations) Read carefully – highlight the important facts or information. (do not use whole paragraphs to avoid unnecessary length or plagiarism) Break your analysis into the following sections (but do not necessarily use the same headings): Introduction (background information on your case) Background (causes – main factors – main actors – implications) Possible solutions: introduce various solutions (minimum 3) – evaluate each proposed solution – Consider pros and cons – what is possible/ not possible – constraints – strength/ weakness … etc. Proposed solution: select the best solution – use your critical thinking to convince us why you think this solution is the best – make sure it is a doable solution (realistic in terms of logistics/ positive outcomes to overcome the crisis or the problem) List of references In your analysis, you will discuss why the US policy to deal with the crisis was the best solution, if any, or if there was a better solution (always analyze and explain why) Consult grading rubric before you start to write.

A seller from the X Republic enters into a contract with a buyer from the Federation of Y. The contract stipulates that the CISG applies, but the X Republic and the Federation of Y are not member states. In a 2-3 page paper explain whether or not the convention applies to this transaction.

the gender inequity problem influence for the international development Writing high quality argumentative essays is essential for International Development Studies: The essay should be • Develop a clear thesis statement. • Explain how and why the issue is important for international development. • Present a clear argument supported by reliable evidence. • Critically analyze the development issue chosen. • Be 8 pages: double spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins, not including bibliography (roughly 2,000 words) • Include proper references and a bibliography of sources.• Essays will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria: the development of a clear and convincing argument, use of reliable and relevant sources; logical organization of ideas; grammar and writing style; documentation and bibliography. The standard formatting requirements are: double-spaced and double-sided, 12 point Times New Roman font, one inch margins and no extra spaces between paragraphs.Students are to use APA referencing and citation style for all references and bibliographies and should cite the page number(s) for any specific information or ideas from books and journal articles in addition to direct quotation.