The project will examine a specific contemporary defense policy issue in the United States: Radical Islamic Terrorism
It also must include a one-page policy memorandum that serves as a stand-alone executive summary of the project. Pages should be numbered. The paper, including the policy memo and bibliography.
Outline
- Executive Summary (one page)
-This paper examines the issue of radical Islamic terrorism, which has gained prominence in U.S. defense policy circles since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This issue is important because the United States continues to be confronted by the threat of terrorist attacks, primarily from Al Qaeda and its affiliates.
- Describes the Problem in Detail
-Although the U.S. government has killed many Al Qaeda members, including its leader Osama Bin Laden, it is yet to defeat the terrorist organization, meaning that the Islamic terrorist organization remains a serious threat to homeland security as well as U.S. interests abroad.
- Identifies the Key Institutions and Individuals Relevant to the Problem and its Solution
-Various state actors around the world such as United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Australia are important partners in fighting terrorism
-Other important institutions that are relevant to this problem include various non-state actors such as the United Nations, religious groups, and international media (Jordan, 2011).
-Regional organizations such as the European Union, ASEAN, East African Community, African Union, and Gulf Cooperation Council.
-Military alliances such as NATO.
- Lays out Several Alternative Approaches to Solve the Problem
-First alternative: The U.S. may decide to take a unilateral decision to mobilize its forces in military actions targeted at Al Qaeda cells, hideouts, sponsors, and affiliates.
-Second alternative: The U.S. may choose to form a coalition with its closest allies, mainly United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Australia to forge a common front in the fight against terror.
-Third alternative: The U.S. may present its ideas on global terrorism to the United Nations and use its influence within the Security Council to pursue its security objectives.
-Fourth alternative: A multifaceted approach may be used, whereby the U.S. switches from one alternative to the other depending on prevailing contingencies and potential impact on the country’s security interests.
- Discusses the Approach Used to Choose among the Alternatives
- Proposes a Preferred Approach
- Outlines How to Implement it
References
Bentley, M. & Holland, J. (2014). Obama’s Foreign Policy: Ending the War on Terror. New York, NY: Routledge.
Jordan, A., Taylor, Jr., W., Meese, M. & Nielsen, S. (2011). American National Security. Baltimore, MA: The John Hopkins University Press.
You could use total 6 or 7 references include these two. I will upload relevant materials for you and the reading is from : Amos A. Jordan et al., American National Security, 6th edition (Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009)