discussion amp responses guantanamo bay

Guantanamo Bay Cuba (Gitmo) houses many suspected terrorists that were captured during various counterterrorism operations. After viewing OAS Human Rights Organization Agrees to Hear Gitmo Case, Could Challenge NDAA, research the issues involved in the detainment, interrogation and interviews of potential foreign terrorists. In your discussion, compare Gitmo to alternative detainment options. Include issues involving human rights, public safety, and the any challenges involved in working with the operating agency (military organization, foreign law enforcement, and so on).

In response to your peers, debate the need for locations such as Gitmo. Discuss the viability of alternative options for detaining accused terrorists if locations such as Gitmo did not exist.

Textbook: Counterterrorism, Chapter 9
This chapter discusses the preventative detention tactic of handling suspected terrorists, prohibited contact orders, and covers the controversial topic of the Guantanamo Bay detention center.

Video: OAS Human Rights Organization Agrees to Hear Gitmo Case, Could Challenge NDAA (17:32)
This video outlines the potential to disrupt counterterrorism investigations and interrogations on the basis of basic human rights.

Website: Secret Intelligence Service MI6: Counter Terrorism (Optional)
This website provides insight into the British counterterrorism unit that many countries have used as a model for their specialized unit.

Article: 10 Best Special Forces In the World (Optional)
This article introduces students to the top foreign and U.S. military units that specialize in counterterrorism missions.

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Peer post 1

Guantanamo Bay Cuba (Gitmo) houses many suspected terrorists that were captured during various counterterrorism operations. After viewing the video titled OAS Human Rights Organization Agrees to Hear Gitmo Case, Could Challenge NDAA; I was able to research the issues involved in the detainment, interrogation and interviews of potential foreign terrorists. Many Human rights advocates believe that Guantanamo Bay has become of representation of abuse, injustice and disregard for the rule of law. Human rights include the right to life, liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, as well as many more. Everyone on this planet is entitled to these rights without discrimination. Human rights laws are one of the largest concerns regarding the men who are detained at Guantanamo Bay. Human rights advocates say some of the Guantanamo detainees were not picked up in an international armed conflict — so they are not legally prisoners of war or enemy combatants. What they need is the chance to convince a federal judge of this, advocates say.

There are still 112 detainees at Guantanamo, of whom 53 are deemed eligible for transfer. Transfer eligible detainees should be transferred to foreign countries, the ones that need to be prosecuted should be prosecuted and moved to U.S. soil. The suspects who cannot be prosecuted but are deemed too dangerous to release, should be detained in a high-level security prison on U.S. soil. United States military barracks have the capability to provide for the secure detainment of foreign nationals while ensuring the safety of communities within their proximate geographic location. There are several alternative detainment options that can be used for Gitmo detainees; one thing that must be done no matter what it is needs to be transparent. Transparency deters the violation of Human rights.

Peer post 2

Good Morning Class,

Incapacitation is a form of counterterrorism because it allows the government to take potential terrorists out of circulation (Maras, 2013). It is a form of punishment as well but the men that are held in Guantanamo Bay have never had a trial or even been charged with anything. They are being held on the assumption or according to the video they were sold out as terrorists. Guantanamo Bay has become of symbol of injustice, abuse, and disregard for the rule of law (“Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp,” n.d.). Human rights laws are one of the largest concerns regarding the men in detainment at Guantanamo Bay. Human rights include the right to life, liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, as well as many more (“Human Rights, n.d.). Everyone is entitled to these rights without discrimination. The detention of these people at Guantanamo Bay violates those freedoms because they have not been charged with anything. Almost 800 men have been passed through the cells of Guantanamo and many of them were subjected to torture and other brutal treatment which also violates the freedom from torture clause in the UN’s basic human rights (“Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp,” n.d.). If there is not enough reliable evidence to try these men in our courts, there is no justification to lock them up forever. Many of the men today have been cleared for release but the United States Government is very hesitant on releasing these individuals due to possible public safety and safety of the detainees. Some men have been locked up for over a decade and when they are let go, the U.S. does not know what they will do. They could possibly retaliate against the U.S. This is one of the main reasons they are still in captivity because the government has to identify countries to take them in and appropriately monitor them, so they do not pose a security threat (Baldor, 2015).

Other than the detainment option of Guantanamo Bay, there are other ways to monitor the movements of these men. After releasing them to whatever country that would take them in, the use of GPS monitoring through electronic ankle bracelets, home visits and check ins, and financial monitoring and telephonic monitoring can be used to keep tabs on them. This allows the U.S. government and local governments to keep track of the men, so they do not pose a security or public threat. Detaining these individuals indefinitely violates the UN’s basic human rights and letting them have their freedom while being closely monitored is another detainment option the United States can look into. However, after being detained for over a decade, it is not unreasonable to think that these men will retaliate for their treatment and detainment.

Thank you,

Timothy

References

Baldor, L (2015, August 15) Defense Department Looking at Alternatives to Guantanamo Bay. Retrieved from https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/defense-depart…

Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aclu.org/issues/national-security/dete…

Human Rights (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/human-…

Maras, M. (2013). Counterterrorism. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

 

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POL 100 I Exam #1

Humanities

POL 100 I Exam #1 Total 125 points

Due Date: February 22, 2019

From the Videos (5 points each—10 points total)

  • According to the YouTube video “”This is Atoms for Peace and Development” what are the goals and responsibilities of the IAEA?(5 points)

  • According to the video “What does the World Bank Actually Do” when did the World Bank begin, what are its two main goals, and what are their primary concerns? What is their position on the issue of “enforced resettlement?”What are the similarities and differences between the World Bank and the IMF? (5 points)

From Current Events and class discussion (5 points each—20 points total)

  • From the YouTube video “Emmanuel Marcon vs ‘Yellow Vests’” describe the reasons behind the protests in France and what policies of President Marcon led to the unrest. What are the positions of both the far-left and far-right concerning the protests? How has the protests impacted the political standing of President Marcon? (5 points)

  • From the videos and class discussion, describe the crisis in Venezuela and the position of the Trump administration concerning the presidency of Nicolas Maduro. What is the position of the OAS (Organization of American States) on the crisis there? What is the view of both Russia and China? According to the February 1 article in The Economist “Venezuela: A chance, at last, for liberation” how can Maduro retain power? (5 points)

  • According to videos in class and class discussion, describe the peace talks between the United States and the Taliban aimed at ending the 17 year war there. What are the main negotiating positions both of the US and the Taliban? (5 points)

  • After watching the YouTube video “Trump Foreign Policy 2018” review the record of the administration and President Trump internationally in 2018. What were the main foreign policy positions explained in the video”? (5 points)

From the Geopolitical Affairs PowerPoint (5 points each—10 points total)

  • What are the “Four Pillars of Power?” (5 points)

  • What is “soft power?” In what ways have the Obama and Trump administrations used soft power? (5 points)

From POL 100 Notes (25 points total)

  • Define geopolitics. (5 points each—25 points total)

  • Why was the United Nations formed? Was the UN the first attempt at creating an international organization? (5 points)

  • Answer the following questions about the United Nations: (5 points total)

  • What is the mission of the Security Council? Who are the permanent members of the Security Council?

  • Where the International Court of Justice located and what is are its primary responsibilities?

  • List and explain the functions of three UN specialized agencies.

  • What is the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights? Describe the documents origin and comment on three of the rights guaranteed by the document. (5 points)

  • List the five countries with the largest economies in 2018-2019. What is the G8? What do they represent? What country in the G8 was suspended in 2014? (5 points)

From Supranationalism and Devolution (15 points total)

  • Define supranationalism and devolution. (5 points)

  • Describe the European Union and the African Union as an example of supranationalism. (5 points)

  • Use Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia as examples of devolution. (5 points)

From Terrorism by Walter Laquerer

  • Write a review of the article “Terrorism: A Brief History” by Walter Laqueur.(5 points)

  • For 5 points each, after viewing the YouTube videos about each group, write a paragraph about each of the following state department listed Foreign Terrorist Organizations: (5 points each—25 points total)

  • ETA (Basque Freedom and Liberty)

  • IRA (Irish Republican Army)

  • LTTE (Tamil Tigers)

  • Hamas (Gaza Strip)

  • Hezbollah (Party of God)

From POL 100 Notes Part II (5 points each—15 points total)

  • What are the policy differences between the “environmentalists” and the “environmental skeptics?” Define “sustainability.” Provide an example of sustainability. (5 points)

  • What is the current population of the world? What are the estimates for world population in 2025? What are the five largest countries by population? (5 points)

  • According to Jeffrey Sachs in The End of Poverty how can poverty be eliminated in the next twenty years?What is the definition of extreme poverty according to the World Bank? How many people is it estimated are considered to be living in extreme poverty? (5 points)

Ethics in Accounting

Business Finance

  • Assignment: Ethics in Accounting
    Effective financial reporting depends on sound ethical behavior. Financial scandals in accounting and the businesses world have resulted in legislation to ensure adequate disclosures and honesty and integrity in financial reporting. A sound economy is contingent on truthful and reliable financial reporting.
    Instructions:
    • Read the following scenario.
    • Answer the questions that follow. Your answers should result in a 2-3 page submission.
    • This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.

    Scenario:Imagine you are the assistant controller in charge of general ledger accounting at Linbarger Company. Your company has a large loan from an insurance company. The loan agreement requires that the company’s cash account balance be maintained at $200,000 or more, as reported monthly. At June 30, the cash balance is $80,000. You give this update to Lisa Infante, the financial vice president. Lisa is nervous and instructs you to keep the cash receipts book open for one additional day for purposes of the June 30 report to the insurance company. Lisa says, “If we don’t get that cash balance over $200,000, we’ll default on our loan agreement. They could close us down, put us all out of our jobs!” Lisa continues, “I talked to Oconto Distributors (one of Linbarger’s largest customers) this morning. They said they sent us a check for $150,000 yesterday. We should receive it tomorrow. If we include just that one check in our cash balance, we’ll be in the clear. It’s in the mail!”
    Questions

    1. What is the accounting problem that the Linbarger Company faces?
    2. What are the ethical considerations in this case? Provide rationale for why these are ethical considerations.
    3. What are the negative impacts that can happen if you do not follow Lisa Infante’s instructions to wait one more day to post the balance?
    4. Who will be negatively impacted if you do comply? Provide a rationale for why these individuals will be impacted.
    5. What is one alternative that you could pursue in this scenario? Support your recommendations with information you learned in this class.

PSY3309 Keiser Behavioral Neuroscience

Humanities

  • For your Behavioral Neuroscience Research Paper you will investigate and report on a biologically based psychological disorder of your choice. Your paper should be 6-8 pages in length and contain a minimum of 5 scholarly sources. Of your 5 sources at least 3 should be peer-reviewed articles from Keiser’s online library. You final paper should cover the following areas:
    • Description of disorder
    • Symptoms
    • Etiology:
    • o Biological
    • o Environmental
    • Discussion of the relationship between biology and environmental factors in the development of this disorder
    • Diagnostic criteria
    • Biological based treatment(s)
    • Other treatments
    • Short and long term prognosis

    The following is a list of disorders you may choose from – or suggest your own with approval from your instructor:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Bipolar disorder
    • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
    • Panic disorder

    Click on Behavioral Neuroscience Research Paper to submit your final paper which is a Biologically Based Psychological Disorder Research Paper. Save your paper toyour computer as “Behavioral Neuroscience Research Paper”. This document will then be uploaded by clicking on “Browse my Computer”.Submit your Final Paper no later than Saturday of week 4. Your paper should be written in APA format and your sources should be properly cited and referenced.