Assignment - If you were the Director of National Security

Assignment:

Answer these essay questions:

1. If you were the Director of National Security and the president asked you to redefine terrorism for the 21st Century, what would you suggest and why? Explain how terroristic events - both foreign and domestic - play into your redefining of the word.
2. Discuss the ways state-organized crime can be characterized as terrorism. Cite specific examples that have had an impact on you or someone you know.
3. Still playing the role of Director of National Security, craft a high-level document the president could use as a basis for all Americans to help protect themselves from the threat of domestic terrorism. Include suggestions for legislation if you think that should be one of the ways.  If not, explain why.
4. Discuss how you think terrorism will evolve over the upcoming decade. Include the reasoning behind your viewpoint and include any relevant data or information.

Assignment Expectations

• Length: 500 words per essay prompt (2000 total for this assignment)
• Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
• References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly citations to support your claims.
• Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).