Prior to beginning work on this discussion, review Goal 1 as found in the DHS Strategic Plan: FY2020-2024. Then review Chapter 2 (from your Week 1 assigned reading) and read Chapter 10 of your primary text. You must select an international terrorist organization and conduct research in the Ashford University Library on the organization. It is recommended that you read the
Foreign Terrorist Organizations (Links to an external site.)
,
State Sponsors of Terrorism (Links to an external site.)
, and
Terrorism Designations Press Releases (Links to an external site.)
web pages to identify international terrorist organizations. It is also recommended that you view the
TEDTalks: Maajid Nawaz—A Global Culture to Fight Extremism (Links to an external site.)
and
TEDTalks: Loretta Napoleoni—The Intricate Economics of Terrorism (Links to an external site.)
videos. These recommended web pages and videos may assist in your understanding of international terrorism.
For this discussion, you will identify one international terrorist organization and demonstrate your understanding of the organization.
This discussion post must contain the following elements:
- A chart that includes the terrorist organization name, organization’s location, primary means of attack.
- A written analysis based on your chart of the group’s effectiveness in meeting their objectives and likelihood of carrying out an attack against
Build a Chart
Using the provided
Week 4 Discussion Directions and Chart Template
located in your online classroom, build a simple chart for a known international terrorist group that is active today. The group you decide to research does not have to have characteristics of each of the Chemical, radiological, biological, nuclear, or explosive (CRBNE) elements. Make the Chart fit to your needs for this evaluation.
Across the top, list
- Specific tactics of your chosen international terrorist organization.
- Specific techniques of your chosen international terrorist organization.
- Specific capabilities of your chosen international terrorist organization.
(Examples include small arms attack, improvised explosives, hostage taking, all the way to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high explosives. You may add or subtract other types of attacks if you want to address another capability of the group selected.)
Down the left side, list
- Availability of components.
- Training required.
- Portability of the device / employability.
- Expertise to develop.
- Psychological impact.
(You may incorporate additional categories.)
Once you build your chart, populate the chart’s blank cells with historical events that have occurred over the last five to 10 years. Leave the cell blank if there is no evidence. Use credible sources for this assignment. Newspaper articles are a good source of information of historical events that have occurred. You can do a Google search as well.
Then, assign red, yellow, orange, and green to each box. Use green for event or target not likely, yellow for unknown, orange for knowledge but missing something, and red for highly likely. Do not use any classified or “for official use only” (FOUO) sources. The document must be uploaded with your initial post. Your goal in creating the document is to demonstrate your understanding of the international terrorist organization succinctly. In addition, you may wish to access the provided
Microsoft Word Tables Quick Start Guide
located in your online classroom on how to add colors to a table cell.
Once completed, attach the chart document to your initial forum post and submit it to the forum.
Analysis
Based on your chart, which type of attack would be the most likely to be carried out by terrorists today in America? Which the least likely?
Your initial analysis must be at least 300 words in length. Support your post with examples from the required material and/or other sources or official government websites. Using APA formatting, cite your sources within your paragraph, and include reference entries for your sources at the end of the post as well.
You must post your analysis and the chart in the discussion forum.
Required Resources
Text
Bullock, J. A., Haddow, G. D., & Coppola, D. P. (2016). Introduction to homeland security: Principles of all-hazards risk management (5th ed.). Retrieved from https://redshelf.com
- Chapter 10: Mitigation, Prevention, and Preparedness (p. 505-555)
- Chapter 11: Communications (p. 581-633)
Article
Gonyea, J. (n.d.).
Career planning step-by-step (Links to an external site.)
. Retrieved from http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/getting-started/career-planning-step-by-step/article.aspx
- This source addresses a process to careful planning a “dream career” and will be helpful for participating in the Formulating a Career Plan assignment.
Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)
Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)
Website
U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2019).
DHS Strategic Plan: FY2020-2024 (Links to an external site.)
. Retrieved from: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/19_0702_plcy_dhs-strategic-plan-fy20-24
- This Strategic Plan lays out the mission, goals and objectives for the Department of Homeland Security. This plan lays out the vision for the Department and will assist Students with the Research Paper Preparation Outline assignment this week.
Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)
Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)
Supplemental Material
Ashford University Career Services. (n.d.).
Roadmap to success (Links to an external site.)
. Retrieved from https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/7e83da23-2b5d-4d1d-ae49-e658f28f9a2a/1/Roadmap_to_Success
- This tool helps you to gather information and guide you toward your career goals. It will assist you with your Formulating a Career Plan assignment this week.
Recommended Resources
Text
Bullock, J. A., Haddow, G. D., & Coppola, D. P. (2016). Introduction to homeland security: Principles of all-hazards risk management (5th ed.). Retrieved from https://www.myedmap.com/Storefront/Home/ASHSP
- Chapter 10: Mitigation, Prevention, and Preparedness (p. 555-574)
Multimedia
Napoleoni, L. (2009).
TEDTalks: Loretta Napoleoni—The intricate economics of terrorism (Links to an external site.)
. Retrieved from https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=48478&wID=100753&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&fWidth=660&fHeight=530
- This full-length version of this video is available in the Films On Demand database in the Ashford University Library. It provides information about the economics of terrorism and may assist you in your International Terrorist Organization Analysis discussion this week.
Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)
Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)
Nawaz, M. (2011).
TEDTalks: Maajid Nawaz—A global culture to fight extremism (Links to an external site.)
. Retrieved from https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=48200&wID=100753&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=360&fWidth=660&fHeight=410
- The full-length version of this video is available in the Films On Demand database in the Ashford University Library. It provides information about recruitment for extremist groups and may assist you in your International Terrorist Organization Analysis discussion this week.
Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)
Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)
Web Pages
Foreign terrorist organizations (Links to an external site.)
. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.state.gov/j/ct/rls/other/des/123085.htm
- This web page provides information about State Department list of international terrorist organizations and may assist you in your International Terrorist Organization Analysis discussion this week.
Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)
Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)
State sponsors of terrorism (Links to an external site.)
. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.state.gov/j/ct/list/c14151.htm
- This web page provides information about State Department assessments and state sponsors of terrorism and may assist you in your International Terrorist Organization Analysis discussion this week.
Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)
Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)
Terrorism designations press releases (Links to an external site.)
. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.state.gov/j/ct/rls/other/des/index.htm
- This web page provides information about State Department assessments of terrorist groups in foreign countries and may assist you in your International Terrorist Organization Analysis discussion this week.
Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)
Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)
Running Head: DRUG WAR 1
Drug War
Brea P. Sylvester
HSM 101: Introduction to Homeland Security
Professor Sean Bottary
30 March 2020
Brea Sylvester
Brea Sylvester
DRUG WAR 2
Drug war
The department of homeland security is mandated to provide protection and counter
all threats to safety within the American border. It was founded after the September 11th
attack and deals with both natural and human-made disasters within the American border.
They address risks and counter threats in various fields such as terrorism, drugs, securing the
border, among others. This paper aims at analyzing the vulnerabilities of the department of
homeland security and how their goals are aligned to counter these threats and hazards
(Bullock et al., 2016).
One of the goals of the department of homeland security is to secure the U.S. borders
and approaches. To guarantee the security of a country, it is necessary to control the flow of
people and goods into the country. People who enter the U.S. illegally and those who
overstay even after their visas have expired pose the greatest threat to a country. These people
bring in with them illegal substances like drugs and weapons and jeopardize the country’s
security. It is, therefore, necessary to secure the borders and approaches to ensure that no
unlawful deals are taking place within the country (DHS, 2019).
For a long time, the U.S. has been carrying out a war on drugs that has barely been
successful. The government has tried all means to fight illegal drug trade including
prohibiting drugs and military aid and intervention. Drug policies have been put in place to
discourage the sale and use of drugs but this has yielded little success. Drugs have been listed
among the leading enemies of the U.S. government that need to be fought against and
defeated (Wolf, 2016).
I chose this topic because the issue of drugs is a significant concern in this country.
The fight which has been going on for a long time is yet to be won. Most of the drugs sold
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and used in America find their way into the country through borders that are not well secured.
One of the main goals of the department of homeland security is to secure the U.S. borders
and approaches. This topic will, therefore, enable me to align this vital goal of the department
with the war against drugs.
The drug war in the U.S. has resulted in other issues that the department of homeland
security needs to address to counter the sale and use of drugs in America effectively. War on
drugs has increased the population of prisoners in America, resulting in an increase in
financial cost as well as drug-related violence. These drawbacks have led to questioning if the
measures to counter drugs are in any way beneficial. Even though the American government
has invested a lot of money and effort in this course and succeeded in making the drugs less
accessible, the war has not been won. Instead, it has only led to a significant strain on the
department of criminal justice (Wolf, 2016).
Certain drawbacks are associated with the failure of the war against drugs. Most
people feel that prohibition is not enough and that the arrests are mainly racist. Drug-related
violence and financial costs remain a concern in this issue. Making drugs less accessible has
increased the cost of drugs, making them unaffordable to many people. This is a brilliant
move, but what needs to be done is to ensure that no drugs whatsoever will find their way
into the U.S. (Wolf, 2016).
This research will answer three principal research questions:
What is the role of the department of homeland security in the war
against drugs?
How is the goal of securing the U.S. borders and approaches aligned with the war
against drugs?
What efforts has the department put in so far to help the country in the drug war?
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These questions, if answered fully, will help us understand the role of the department
of homeland security in the ongoing war against drugs. It will also enable us to understand
how the goals of the department are aligned to solve the major issues that the American
government is facing. Additionally, we will be able to understand the efforts and measures
that the department has put in place to enable it to conduct the war against drugs.
DRUG WAR 5
References
Bullock, J. A., Haddow, G. D., & Coppola, D. P. (2016). Introduction to homeland
security: Principles of all-hazards risk management (5th ed.). Retrieved from https://
redshelf.com/
U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2019). DHS Strategic Plan FY 2020-2014.
Retrieved from https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/19_0702_plcy_dhs-
strategic-plan-fy20-24
Wolf, S. (2016). Drugs, violence, and corruption: Perspectives from Mexico and
Central America. Latin American Politics and Society, 58(1), 146-155. Retrieved from https://
www.cambridge.org/core/journals/latin-american-politics-and-society/article/drugs-violence-
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HSM101 Interactive Assignment.
Directions – Chart – Do not use any classified or “for official use only” FOUO sources for this assignment.
1. Identify an International Terrorist Organization (Recommend looking at the US State Department list of terrorist
Organizations)
2. Conduct Searches to identify Activity by this terrorist organization
a. Ashford University Library
b. Google
c. YouTube
d. Films on Demand
e. Wikipedia
3. Chart
a. Rename the columns across the top of the chart to address the types of Tactics, Techniques, and
capability of the terrorist organization under review. You may add additional columns for this assignment.
Remember CBRNE must be addressed individually or collectively in this assignment.
b. Make sure you cite your sources.
c. Conduct your analysis and
d. Color code your chart
4. Directions Analysis
a. Your analysis must be a minimum of 250 words
b. It must address Tactics, Techniques, and capability of the terrorist organization
c. Is this organization a threat to American Forces Deployed, Embassies in foreign countries, within the US?
d. What type of attack is the most likely to be carried out in your city or location of your choosing
Posting
1. Post your analysis directly to the discussion forum
2. Attach your chart for classmates to review
3. Be sure to cite your sources both for the forum and the chart
Name: Instructor:
Course Name and Number: Date:
Terrorist Organization: Tactic, Technique, and Capability
Terrorist Organization: Location of Organization:
Socio-political Structure:
Stated Goals and Objectives:
• Color code each “Tactic, Technique, Capability” box with the following designations:
• Red: Demonstrated an attack and a capability, and has the resources to carry out a future attack
• Orange: Elements are present for testing of an attack mode. Has the knowledge and availability of resources
Attack Mode: Tactic, Technique, Capability
Firearms IED/Suicide
Bombing
Biological Radiologica
l
Chemical Hostage
Taking
Cyber
Attack
Other
Ev
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ce
Components
Training
Employability
Expertise
Psychological
impact
References
(indicate
the
source(s)
of
informatio
n)
• Yellow: Terrorist group is missing at least one or more elements, i.e., knowledge, capability, or availability of resources to carry out an attack
• Green: Does not have at least two of the following three elements: the knowledge, capability, or availability of resources to carry out a
specific type of attack
• Provide evidence, if it exists, for each attack mode in the appropriate box.