The current foreign policy topic and homeland defense have continually become more intertwined since the end of WWII and the Cold War. Prior to WWII the United States had more of a national security mindset and wanted to remain out of many foreign relations. After the attack on Pearl Harbor the United States entered WWII in both theaters and changed the U.S. stance on how we engaged in foreign relations. The Cold War placed an emphasis on homeland defense because of the international threats made
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Because of this‚ the organization of Homeland Security was created to protect the safety of the American people and its soil. Since then Homeland had held the perpetrators accountable and has worked to prevent the recurrence of similar atrocities on any scale whether abroad or at home. “The War on Terror extends beyond the current armed conflict
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RUNNING HEAD: Research and Analysis Paper CJ355-01 Homeland Security: Research and Analysis Paper Dion Thompson Kaplan University Professor Tina Mainwaring CJ355-01 Homeland Security June 11‚ 2013 Hurricane Katrina was the largest and third strongest hurricane ever to be recorded to make landfall in the United States (dosomething.org). The final death toll of Hurricane Katrina was a staggering 1‚836‚ mainly from the state of Louisiana and 238 people killed in Mississippi (dosomething
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There are numerous challenges emerging in homeland security. In my opinion‚ one of the biggest challenges is how the Internet is used. The Internet is being used by terrorist groups worldwide to spread their propaganda. These groups are using ungoverned Internet space to disseminate training material and poisonous propaganda to attract and lure individuals from around the world to their cause. They encourage these individuals to commit acts of violence in their own communities. These terror
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The United States Secretary of Homeland Security is the head of the United States Department of Homeland Security‚ the body concerned with protecting the U.S. and the safety of U.S. citizens. The secretary is a member of the President’s Cabinet. The position was created by the Homeland Security Act following the attacks of September 11‚ 2001. The new department consisted primarily of components transferred from other cabinet departments because of their role in homeland security‚ such as the Coast Guard
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Intro What are the causes of homeland security threats for the United States? While the above question could be looked at in answer as being extremely broad and cover a wide variety of areas‚ I believe‚ after multiple hours of reading through research articles‚ that the research question being asked could be summarized with a few general ideas. Because of the fact that there are so many types of terrorists‚ the Department of Homeland Security has spent countless hours studying behavioral qualities
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and the formation of a new department. This was the Department of Homeland Security which was tasked with protecting the United States from terrorist attacks. The Department of Homeland Security has been controversial since its inception‚ but the work done by the department is important to keep the United States safe. Many feel that it was just unnecessary bureaucracy and the Department has
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Homeland security main role is to ensure safety in America. It is involved in passing laws and regulations‚ fighting crimes‚ prevention of terrorism and writing of policies. Homeland security protects the American citizens from security threats by directing every available resource towards preparedness and possible prevention of these attacks. It is their responsibility to create awareness to the people‚ give warnings of possible attacks and how to stay safe. The group further is involved in protection
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The Establishment of the Department of Homeland Security as Established by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 An Analysis and Report Zachary Stackhouse Political Science 101: Introduction October 24‚ 2011 Introduction On September 11th‚ 2001‚ The United States of America and the rest of the world stared and watched as the first and then second tower of the World Trade Center in New York came under attack by terrorists. At 8:46 am‚ American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower
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Homeland Security was created in the 21st century to help protect the citizens of the United States from terrorism. Homeland security also helps protect our borders‚ enforce and administer immigration laws‚ safeguard and secure cyberspace‚ and ensure resilience to disasters. Homeland Security was created after the terrorist attack on 9/11‚ it helped give the American people a sense of security knowing that something was done to help fight terrorism. Although the attack on the U.S. World Trade Center
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