WK2 ASSIGN

Response Requirements and Grading

Short-response answers will be evaluated using the Exam Short Response Grading Rubric. Your responses should:

· Address the question: Answer all parts with relevant details and sufficient explanation.

· Demonstrate knowledge and application: Accurately explain and apply relevant course concepts, using appropriate examples.

· Provide critical analysis: Connect ideas and examine relationships, perspectives, or implications as appropriate to the question.

· Support conclusions: Explain how course material or relevant evidence supports your interpretation and conclusions.

· Communicate clearly: Use organized paragraphs, complete sentences, and professional language. Include APA 7th edition in-text citations and references when sources are used.

· ADD REFERENCE UNDER EACH QUESTION

· MIN 250 WORDS----

Question 1

 

What are the primary methods that the Department of Homeland Security uses to engage globally? (Be specific) 

Question 2

 

What is the threat vector posed by international hackers and how is the US collaborating internationally to address this threat? Give an example.

Question 3 (1.67 points)

 

Assess global collaboration between components of the United States Department of Homeland Security and international partners in disrupting drug trafficking and human trafficking capabilities. What is working well and why?

Question 4 (1.67 points)

 

Describe DHS international efforts to enhance global port security?  Your answer can consider ships, containers and their cargos. Why did you pick the elements you did and what is their impact?  

Question 5 (1.66 points)

 

Analyze the global state of international disaster response by picking one event from the last five years anywhere in the world. What were the key takeaways? 

Question 6 (1.66 points)

 

What elements of the international border security effort on the US Southeast and Southwest border could be enhanced between the United States and Mexico? (Note: This is a policy and strategic homeland security issue and NOT a political one).