Should citizens’ assemblies be used in bilateral or multilateral diplomacy?

Diplomacy

Mention references by last name or title of book.

No footnotes or bibliography.

5 or more paragraphs for each answer.

Geoffrey Allen Pigman in The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy “argues that large firms that operate across national borders function increasingly as diplomatic actors in ways analogous to governments of nation states” with a government relations office that is the “analogue to a ministry of foreign affairs” and country offices “which are analogous to embassies.” Should states be seen as the main actors in global diplomacy? (The Diplomacy of Global and Transnational Firms–Pigman).

Should states have a feminist or intersectional foreign policy? (Yuval-Davis Reading)

Should citizens’ assemblies be used in bilateral or multilateral diplomacy? (Bilateral Oxford/ Multilateral Oxford

Explain the study of world affairs by looking at the international system.What are some of the concepts/ideas that make up this approach?

Understanding The International System

Participate in the discussion forum by answering the following questions:

Question A: Using examples from the textbook and the video, explain the study of world affairs by looking at the international system.What are some of the concepts/ideas that make up this approach?

Question B: Using examples from the the textbook and the video, explain the study of world affairs by looking at the state. What are some of the concepts/ideas that make up this approach?

Make sure your opening post has something worthwhile to say. One, two, or three sentences is not enough writing to successfully answer the question.

Text book: 8 Edition

Essentials of International Relations

Karen A. Mingst

Heather Elko McKibben

Ivan M. Arreguin-Toft

This is a video

Discuss how American foreign policy towards Russia has evolved in the past 30 years.

America’s foreign policy towards Russia

Follow the instructions on the word doc.

1. Introduction and background information Start with the END of the Cold War, not earlier

2. How American foreign policy towards Russia has evolved in the past 30 years

Explain why this has happened and how

Changes in the balance of power, military posture, examples of soft and hard power use, diplomatic/economic approaches like aid and/or sanctions, and the constraints limiting America’s policies towards Russia.

3. The current dynamics in the relation, current events

How current events like the Russian invasion of Crimea, the Ukrainian War and the Russian interference in the 2016 American presidential elections have impacted current America’s foreign policy towards Russia

4. Conclusion

How will the material on Intelligence and Homeland Security impact your future in Homeland Security?

Introduction to cultural anthropology

The goal of this paper for you to write your opinion on Intelligence and Homeland Security without using first or second person. In this paper, you get the opportunity to write your point of view on the material reviewed during the week – and the best part is that there is no wrong answer! This paper is your opinion, and as such, it is your job to express your thoughts in a manner that is comprehensible and clear for any and all readers. Feel free to write your thoughts freely, without any constraints. Some simple brainstorm techniques for writing reflection papers can involve you answering some of the basic questions below:

How did the material on Intelligence and Homeland Security affect you?

Did your learning about the material on Intelligence and Homeland Security change your mind about something? If so, how.

Has the material on Intelligence and Homeland Security left you with any questions? If so, what are they.

Were there any unaddressed critical issues not covered by the material on Intelligence and Homeland Security?

How will the material on Intelligence and Homeland Security impact your future in Homeland Security?

Components of the Reflection Paper

Introduction – specifies what you are reflecting upon.

Body Paragraphs – examines the ideas and experiences you have had in context to your topic. Be sure that each new body paragraph starts with a topic sentence. Remember that your paper must be at least 2½ pages long and no more than 3 pages so clear and concise writing is critical.

Conclusion – summarize what you have learned from the material. Tell the reader how this knowledge affected your overall understanding of the subject. Describe the feeling and overall lesson that you had from the material on Intelligence and Homeland Security.

Technical Requirements:

Your paper must be at a minimum of 2½ pages and a maximum of 3 full pages. It is important that you do not fall under or exceed the required page length since in the world of Homeland Security your readers, Homeland Security professions and decision-makers have limited time to spend on a paper and learning to write concisely, and presenting your paper in a manner that matches there reading style is critical.

Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space. One-inch margins left, right, top, and bottom.

No direct quotations.

All paraphrases require a reference. All references require a paraphrase.

Follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.

All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.

Why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress?

Research the proportion of women, African Americans,Native Americans,Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress.

1. Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation.

2. Why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress?

3. Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented?

4. Do you think the underrepresentation of women and minorities affect Congress’s business?

5. How might we as a people address this situation and strive towards equal representation? Make sure to cite sources used.

Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources)

Discuss,and describe,the nature of political debate,surrounding the issue of the death penalty,and explain how your personal position toward the issue has changed or been reinforced.

PART 2: Video Reflection, Analysis and Submission Instructions

Write a reflective analysis of crime, justice and punishment under application of the Death Penalty, in Texas, based on application of what you learned from the Todd Willingham Case Video.

Write an essay that addresses each of prompt's 2 components, Issue Position and Explanation and Application, outlined below

Issue Position:

First, identify whether you are for, or against use of the death penalty as a form of criminal punishment (there is NO right or wrong answer). Successful completion of this assignment, and it’s learning objective, require your compliance in identification or your personal position, and perspective, towards the issue of the “death penalty”. Responses are confidential and will be graded objectively, based on student’s independent, reflective analysis of their own individual personal perspectives, and application of the information.

Explanation and Application

Then, Discuss,and describe,the nature of political debate,surrounding the issue of the death penalty,and explain how your personal position toward the issue has changed or been reinforced, with regard to application to crime, punishment and justice in Texas, based on what you learned from the movie.

Should the government regulate social media if it helps prevent the spread of fake news and misinformation?

This is a discussion so the writer just needs to write a 10-20 sentence paragraph regarding the topic

Part 1-Current Event Article and Summary Analysis Write up

Find a Current Event Article students will find a current news article (online or in print) about Social Media Regulation(ie: should the government regulate social media if it helps prevent the spread of fake news and misinformation?) that has taken place within the federal level of American governments or politics, in the last 3 months, News articles must be connected the topics assigned to the week that they are due.

Summary and critical analysis Write Up Students will post a minimum of one page summary and critical analysis. Summary and critical analysis need to formulate an opinion that focuses on connecting the topic of government into our daily lives into everything we do.

Write a 10-20 sentence summary that focuses on critically evaluating what is going on, from your personal perspective. Interject your opinion. You should be making a statement, argument, and your personal opinion about the subject matter, should be known. However, this needs to be done in a professional, scholarly and academic manner. Focus on explanation, reason and rationalization, to provide a clear opinion statement and discussion of their personal perspective and political position towards the event or issue in their article.

In addition,to receive full credit,students MUST include a direct link to the original article’s text that they are using to complete this assignment.