Module 4

Module 4 - Case

International Cooperation

Case Assignment

A. After reading the required literature, comment on two of the following:

· Read Resolution 2341 of United Nations Security Council on the protection of critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks. Answer the following: Who are the member countries of the UNSC? Comment on the UNSC’s handling of Iran’s nuclear program.

· Go to required website: International Engagement Results, Department of Homeland Security. Click “International Partnerships.” From the list of agreements, pick one and comment, using examples such as an agreement with a specific country.

· Read What Is Container Security Initiative (CSI) and How Does It Work? Answer the following: What are the possible ways shipping containers pose a security risk? A critical infrastructure risk?

B. Comment on the most recent natural or man-made disaster and the effects on critical infrastructure, answering: When? Where? What? Why? How?

Assignment Expectations

Length: This Case Assignment should be at least 3 pages not counting the title page and references.

References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question.

Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standards guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.

The following items will be assessed in particular:

· Relevance: All content is connected to the question.

· Precision: Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.

· Depth of discussion: Student presents and integrates points that lead to deeper issues.

· Breadth: Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues and factors considered.

· Evidence: Points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.

· Logic: Presented discussion makes sense, conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.

· Clarity: Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.

· Objectivity: Student avoids use of first person and subjective bias.

Module 4 - SLP

International Cooperation

Your final report is due. Please check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar prior to submission.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Length: This Case Assignment should be at least 10-15 pages not counting the title page and references.

References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question.

The following items will be assessed in particular:

· Relevance: All content is connected to the question.

· Precision: Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.

· Depth of discussion: Student presents and integrates points that lead to deeper issues.

· Breadth: Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues and factors considered.

· Evidence: Points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.

· Logic: Presented discussion makes sense, conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.

Objectivity: Student avoids use of first person and subjective bias.

Required Reading

International Engagement Results, Department of Homeland Security. https://www.dhs.gov/international-engagement-results Click “International Partnerships” and review the list of agreements.

Key Private and public cyber expectations need to be consistently addressed (2010). GAO, Report to Congressional Requestors. Retrieved from: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d10628.pdf

Resolution 2341 of United Nations Security Council on the protection of critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks. (2017). Derechos.org. Retrieved from http://www.derechos.org/terrorism/doc/unterror54.html 

What is container security initiative (CSI) and how does it work? (2016). Retrieved from: http://www.marineinsight.com/marine-safety/what-is-container-security-initiative-csi-and-how-does-it-work/

Required Sites

International Critical Infrastructure Engagement: https://www.dhs.gov/international-critical-infrastructure-engagement

International Strategy for Disaster Reduction. Geneva, Switzerland. http://www.unisdr.org/