The topic is asylum policy of one country or around one specific issue, and suggest how the laws of the host nation(s) need to be changed to bring them in line with international law and humanitarian policy. Steps for a Successful Paper For each topic, I want you to take a stand. In order to arrive at that position, you need to take the following steps in the paper: • Identify the problem you have chosen. • State the current situation and • present a critique of what needs to be addressed (this is why your topic matters), and then • look at possible solutions (or pros/cons) before • deciding on your policy recommendation (this would be your thesis or main argument).
