Need to Alter US Involvement in Nigeria in Regard to the Boko Haram

FINAL PAPER TEMPLATE

NOTE:  THE PAPER SHOULD BE SINGLE SPACE, 12  POINT FONT, NEW TIMES ROMAN. 4 PAGES (CC’S AND SOURCES DON’T COUNT!) MUST BE ON A TOPIC YOU HAVE NOT YET WRITTEN ON, LISTED IN SYLLABUS OR PRE-CLEARED BY ME. SAME AS DC TEMPLATE BUT FOUR RECS AND YOU DON’T NEED SEPARATE PARAGRAPHS FOR PROS/CONS — JUST WEAVE INTO THE OVERALL CASE YOU MAKE.

No separate paper example - same as DC paper example but need a 4th rec.

Pick ONE classification (SECRET, TOP SECRET, CONFIDENTIAL, OR CODEWORD)

MEMO TO:  POTUS

FROM:  APSNA (YOUR NAME TOO)

RE: Urgent need to change US policy …..

DATE:

Issue for Decision (one-two paragraphs)

Summarize the status of the issue, why it is important to the US, and why the time for a decision and change in policy is now (clearly not working, upcoming events, can’t let it fester, etc). Summarize current US policy and why it needs to be changed.

Background 3 pages here or woven into recs)

Background (one page)

Summarize the key developments that led to the current situation, the key issues involved, and other information POTUS needs to know before considering your recommendations.  Clearly state what the current US policy is, why it needs to be changed.  

You can add one to two pages of background here for each recommendations - or weave them into each recommendation.

****Make sure you explain current policy, how you want to change it, and why you think this approach will secure the outcome you want.

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CC’s 

Sources used – I will look for good think tank pieces. Hyperlink or exact site of sourced information - AT LEAST 12 SOURCES. At least five should be from good think tank policy pieces. 3-4 current news, 3-4 USG sources.