Explain How to prevent the radicalization of youth in America (or in Canada; in Nigeria; in Boston, etc.)
This can be a difficult one to write since the police cannot violate a person’s right to free speech, and espousing hatred toward a religion, gender, etc. is not against the law until after a crime is committed.
How to stop the global expansion of the Islamic State (nothing to do with countering recruitment, since we have an assignment on that).
How emergency management can better integrate (Federal vs State vs City)
How an international government organization (UN, African Union, NATO, etc.) should organize to better conduct counter-terrorism.
Part 1. Topic Submission (5%). Select a topic. You will be graded on the quality of your topic and explanation in 1-2 paragraphs (remember this is not a history class), your research questions, and your initial approach (I know your argument may change after your research).
Provide your topic
Write 1-2 paragraphs on why you think this is a critical effort to undertake.
List a few of the questions which you think you need to research to support your argument.
4. List a few potential sources of information
Interview with a Federal Warden; FBI Agent; dam leadership; Fusion Center Director, etc.
Southern Poverty Law Center Research; Congressional Research Center
Email questions to UK / Australian Ministries of Justice; Members of Congress; State Homeland Security / Public Safety Director; Chief of Police, etc.
