Operation Geronimo was conducted by the US Navy SEAL Team Six with the support of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operatives. It was executed on May 1, 2011, in Pakistan and led to the killing of the leader of Al-QAeda, Osama bin Laden (Wallace, 2012). Many people still argue about the...
Introduction To preserve public safety and conduct successful law enforcement, police organizations and the societies they serve must have a relationship based on mutual trust. To gather information about crime in their communities and to collaborate with law enforcement entities in finding solutions to crime and disturbance concerns, police officers...
Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, is an institutionalized exercise meant to execute people in response to intentional, supposed, or actual misconduct. The human rights union in the United States believes that capital punishment inherently infringes on the constitution’s ban against the death penalty and the provisions of...
Introduction The use of advanced physiologic wearable sensors has the potential to revolutionize the military’s approach to soldier health and performance monitoring. This proposed change involves the implementation of new technology that would enable real-time tracking of a soldier’s physiological data, including heart rate, hydration levels, and core body temperature,...
Introduction The main objective of the US Army is to serve American citizens and protect national interests on a worldwide scale. It means that Army soldiers are required to defend the whole nation while fulfilling their responsibilities, both civil and military. Hence, the mission of the US Army is to...
Introduction The United States of America places a high value on liberty, as reflected in its foundational writings and cultural celebrations. De Tocqueville’s Democracy in America acknowledges that liberty cannot be taken for granted and needs to be constantly safeguarded and promoted. There have been worries in recent years that...
It is important to note that the modern world is reaching its key and existential pivotal point, where the future will be either massively disastrous or immensely prosperous. Considering the current geopolitical tensions, environmental pollution, profit-driven capitalistic systems, and inefficient, international institutions as well as national governments, the pessimistic projection...
The Operation Geronimo case has sparked widespread debate over the legality of the President’s authority to use military force. Osama bin Laden, the architect of the 9/11 attacks, was killed during Operation Geronimo, a military operation conducted by the US forces (Soherwordi & Khattak, 2020). However, the legitimacy of the...
Introduction It is important to note that the US government implemented a two-pronged policy of physical and cultural genocide toward Native Americans. The policy aimed to assimilate Native Americans into the dominant White American culture by force and intimidation while erasing their unique cultural identity1. This assimilation was essential for...
Introduction John Kingdon’s Three Streams Model best describes the policy development/path dependency of prison reform as described in The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. John Kingdon developed this model to describe policymaking dynamics, focusing on how policy ideas, problems, and solutions interact and influence decisions...
Introduction For quite a long time, Osama bin Laden remained at large despite the vast number of charges against him. Even 25 million dollars for information about the whereabouts of the terrorist did not go to anyone. Many authorities, including American forces and the Pakistani CIA, worked on the capture....
Introduction Despite the absolute priority of the federal Constitution and federal laws concerning the legal institutions of the states, problems arise in the functioning of the state. This issue can be considered as a situation with the establishment of the drinking age, COVID-19 response, and minimum wage reform. Significant controversies...
Introduction Law enforcement agencies are actively using technology to optimize their work. One such technological innovation is body-worn cameras (BWCs). BWCs have some benefits, including reducing violent police behavior toward citizens and guaranteeing additional evidence. However, body-worn cameras have shortcomings that cause concerns among the public and the law enforcement...
The killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020 sparked widespread protests and reignited the national conversation about police brutality in the United States. The incident, which was captured on video and widely shared on social media, showed Floyd, an unarmed black man, being held down...
One example of Nongovernmental Organizations that the military may interact with while executing their assigned missions is Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). This organization was established in 1971 by a group of French doctors and journalists in response to the dire need for medical assistance...
Introduction Today, I would like to discuss the topic of conscription and how it can impact society. Conscription, also known as the draft, is citizens’ mandatory military service enrollment. According to Smith (2022) in his article “The Positive Effects of Conscription on Society,” conscription can positively impact society by increasing...
Introduction The United States military used a ground-based anti-aircraft artillery M167 Vulcan air defense system to help them encounter the Persian Gulf War. The system could provide air defense against their aircraft enemies in the region. The effectiveness of encountering their enemies enabled the military to maintain air superiority in...
Summary Russia is regarded as a global power with the largest territory worldwide. The Russian Federation is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, making it a Pacific, Asian, Arctic, and European power. Moreover, the country is a leading nuclear-armed power, arms exported, oil and natural gas producer,...
Introduction The authors of the U. S. Constitution based their ideas of America on the principles of unity and individual independence. Though they never used the term “federation,” the United States is a classic federative structure. The principle of separation of power is among the main decisive elements of the...
Introduction The September 9 attack in 2001 caused much tension throughout the United States. There was a need to safeguard the borders leading to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) formation to prevent similar attacks. In addition to Homeland security, whose primary purpose was to secure the borders and ensure...
About the u.s. Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the U.S. military responsible for power projection from the sea, utilizing the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. Employee Benefits at Marine Corps Healthcare Insurance Retirement benefits after 20 years...
Summary It is important to ensure that members of all classes and social strata have a voice and that this voice is heard. For this purpose, the concepts of advocacy and lobbying are actively used as tools for addressing specific goals within the policymaking framework. However, unlike advocacy, which primarily...
Introduction Government is a form of a political system where political decisions are administered by a group of people. Government can also be defined as the group of people with authority to rule over a specific territory, city, or country. Depending on the type of group in power and the...
Introduction The army is an essential aspect of the country’s life, which allows one to protect sovereignty and ensures security. The US Army is a branch of the US armed forces primarily responsible for ground military operations. In 2017, on the army’s payroll were 476,000 in the regular army, 343,000...
Introduction The patronal politics theory proposed by Hale explores a new way of understanding events in the world often interpreted as democratization, rising authoritarianism, or revolution. His theory offers a robust yet supple explanation of all the empirical diversity (Hale, 2015). The theory synthesizes the post-Soviet societies as they entered...
Introduction Entitlement programs are a set of benefits or services provided to a person if the person meets the eligibility criteria. State and local governments implement various entitlement programs designed to improve specific areas of life. Social programs are widespread in the U.S. and occupy an important position in the...
Modern state legislatures in the United States trace their ancestry back to their colonial forebears and have a rich history. There has been a shift of power in state governments from Republican leadership since the 2010 elections when Democrats last gained a significant number of seats and authority over numerous...
It is important to note that the Civil War of 1861 was one of the most critical turning points in U.S. history, which fundamentally changed the direction the nation has been taking since then. The diversion of viewpoints between the North and the South reached the culmination manifested in the...
Three drug trafficking strategies have been developed in the world: prohibitive, legal, and intermediate, or the concept of less harm, which is observed in the United States, including in Texas. The international practice of using anti-drug programs is different. As prevention of drug use and assistance to patients in a...
“If governments are allowed to impose indefinite and disproportionate restrictions on access to information, free expression, free assembly and privacy in the name of stopping COVID-19, the negative effects will extend far beyond this outbreak” (Funk & Linzer, 2020, para. 10). This quote raises red flags about the government’s attitudes...
Introduction In April 2011, Obama authorized the military operation that killed Osama bin Laden (Geronimo), Al-Qaeda’s co-founder and leader who claimed responsibility for several attacks on American targets worldwide, including 9/11. Geronimo was the name used by the United States military as one of the first code names for Osama...
Introduction Leadership theories, roles, and principles are essential in public and private administrations. Leaders also play critical roles in economic, political, social, educational, military, and human aspects that describe daily human activities. In military science and studies, students and professionals need to understand the different leadership skills, traits, roles, theories,...
Introduction American democracy has been affected by various issues since time immemorial. During the 2020 US Presidential Election verification, an angry mob attacked the US Capitol (Li et al., 2022). The incident happened on the eve of admitting Trump’s defeat by President Biden (Li et al., 2022). The January 6th...
Introduction Public-private partnership (PPP) is a cooperative arrangement between a public agency such as a local, state, or federal and a private sector entity. The agreement entails sharing the skills and assets of the private and public sectors in delivering a service or a facility for use by the general...
Federalism is the division of power that stands at the origin of the United States of America. This system implies elements of a unitary government and a confederation. In simple words, federalism is when the power and authority are divided between local governments and a central government. In the US’s...
Free speech is essential in the community for expressing one’s opinions, thoughts, convictions, and beliefs. Furthermore, free speech permits individuals to genuinely engage in democracy and the development of society by discussing problems that impact citizens’ regular lives frankly and publicly without fear. However, excessive freedom of expression in some...
Introduction Freedom of speech is considered a fundamental human right that reinforces other rights, thus letting society as a whole progress and develop. Censorship refers to the process of editing, suppressing, or removing objectionable information from the message being delivered. In politics, censorship has been a particularly sensitive subject as...
Dustin Higgs’ execution was one of several that occurred following the restoration of the capital penalty in the United States. Dustin Higgs was indicted of murdering three women back in 1996. The Supreme Court voted six against 3 to clear Mr. Higgs’ execution amidst dissent by members of the liberal...
Introduction In democratic systems, citizens elect representatives who eventually form the government, thereby influencing a wide range of social, political, and economic processes. Voting remains an important practice that allows more individuals to make appropriate choices when selecting their leaders. This process has gained recognition in most of the developed...
Executive Summary This foreign policy research analysis focuses on Kenya, one of the most prominent countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The country has a land size of 569,251 square kilometers or roughly twice the size of Arizona State. According to the most recent estimates, some 55.8 million people inhabit Kenya (The...
The article’s main message is how the Israelites long for peace and have done all it takes to end the conflict. The substantive evidence provided in the article to show the Israeli’s point of view is the experience of the author as a youth who worked as a peace ambassador...
Introduction The 2020 US Presidential election will forever live in infamy as one of the most divisive elections in US history. The incumbent President at the time accused the legally elected president of fraud and incited his followers to insurrection. This was a shameful moment for America and I vowed...
The Founding Fathers’ views were subject to democracy, liberty, freedom, and citizenship that steer the United States till today. Elections allow people to determine their nation’s political makeup and policy directions, in turn ensuring democracy. Critical developments at state and federal levels are successful with democratic and legitimate elections. The...
The immense quantity of dollars spent on the military is one of the most controversial topics in American public discourse. Figure 1 shows the stable growth of US military spending despite the worldwide preoccupation with globalization and demilitarization. It has been argued that military spending may also be employed as...
Introduction The given article argues that the death penalty should not be legally permissible because it does not deter or compensate for the loss experienced by the victim. The author states: “Even when the perpetrator is executed, it is not as though the pain of losing a loved one will...
According to women’s first-hand accounts of their unforeseen pregnancies, “The Abortion Divide,” a political Frontline episode, explores the problems surrounding abortion and its contentious history. The issue of outlawing abortion is currently the subject of numerous political discussions in Pennsylvania. By state laws, several abortion providers welcome pregnant persons from...
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a law that was passed in 1994 to protect women from domestic violence and sexual assault. It expired in 2011 but was later reauthorized in 2013 with bipartisan support. The initial failure to renew the VAWA was due to disagreements over its provisions,...
Introduction The U.S. Constitution gives Congress, the President, and the Federal courts, in that order, control over the three separate bodies that make up the Federal Government: legislative, executive, and judicial. According to the Tenth Amendment, all rights not expressly delegated to the national government by the U.S. Constitution are...
“What Congress could actually do about Inflation” is an article by Madeleine Ngo (2022), which addresses viable strategies to combat the griming inflation in the US. The rising cost of living caused by inflation has made even meeting basic demands a financial burden for many Americans. In spite of its...
Guiding principles are concepts and beliefs that serve as a guide for the amount of power a government holds and the role of citizens in the government. The principles determine the way of life of citizens, a nation’s balance of power, and how power is divided in a government. The...
Introduction Considerably, across the world, the parliamentary and presidential systems have transformed modern governments. A presidential system is an administrative category whereby the president serves as the single leader of the executive branch and helps in the provision of political leadership, formulation of public policy, and making state’s authoritative decisions....
Introduction A police officer’s ability to identify features of mental illness is critical because it determines the approach they take to resolve disputes. One of the issues that complicate a law enforcement officer’s assessment of mentally ill individuals is the similarity of their symptoms to substance abuse (Bohrman et al.,...
Introduction The United States’ foreign policy has advanced and taken many shapes since the nation gained its independence from the British Empire. Initially, the founding fathers believed that the US should not be involved in international affairs, thus encouraging isolation. However, preceding political views and movements established the US as...
Introduction In a time of crisis, the role of the government is essential to protect citizens. During a pandemic or other crisis, the governor will be forced to make what are sometimes unpopular decisions that need to be made quickly (Weissert et al. 398). Further, the governor’s role during a...
Performance Management Facts This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of performance management in the field of public administration. Performance has many different meanings. It may be argued that performance can be connected to various non-contextual acts. Associations can range from straightforward, everyday activities like opening a car door to...
Introduction Despite immigrating to the US almost at the same time that white Europeans were immigrating to the New World, Asians never enjoyed the same rights as White Americans until recently. The Asian population in the US increased as they participated in the construction of railway networks across the country....
Introduction Capital punishment has become a controversial subject in the contemporary world, with many countries putting an end to its practice. In some nations, the procedure is not entirely eradicated, like in the United States, where sixty percent of the country’s territories use it in small proportions (Burki 1531). At...
In Frederickson’s text in “Public Administration in Theory and Practice” by Raymond W Cox III, Susan Buck, and Betty Morgan, the founder of public administration stated that public administration is the precise and systematic implementation of legislation. Each legal action is an administrative act. The goal of public administration is...
Abstract The paper’s purpose is to research the pros and cons of FEMA’s exclusion from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The paper also focuses on FEMA’s challenges and possible solutions regarding responding to disasters. The findings state that DHS was created in response to the terrorist attacks in 2001....
Since Roosevelt took office in 1933, he received recognition from his nation due to his dedication to tackling the Great Depression’s consequences. He proposed the New Deal program to stabilize the economy and resolve unemployment and deflation when many people lived under constant political and economic stress. His campaign irrevocably...
Each state needs specific authorities and institutions that ensure its proper functioning in political, economic, and social terms. The United States serves as an example for many countries due to its well-developed and coordinated power branches. Thus, Congress, including the Senate and the House of Representatives, which represent the legislative...
Introduction The relationships between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the United States of America (USA) deserve much attention because of these countries’ power and global domination. The rivalry between states as the primary actors of global politics is predetermined by their authority amount on the global stage (Murphy,...
Abstract Tanzania is one of the developing countries in Eastern Africa. The country is vulnerable to natural pandemics like any other country in the world. Moreover, the country has a population of about 59.7 million according to the recent 2020 statistics. The country is the largest in terms of size...
Introduction It is no secret that history knows many riots, tumults, commotions, and social unrest cases in which parties to a conflict are society and a state. As a rule, these periods are the moments of the birth of new order in a country, entailing drastic changes and shifts in...
Criteria for Meeting a Research Question A strong research question is necessary for directing a research article, project, or thesis. It delineates what one wishes to discover and provides their study with a distinct focus and objective. My research paper looks into the subject, Has Repression Increased Under Xi Jinping?...
Introduction Equatorial Guinea is a country located on the west coast of central Africa. The form of government in Equatorial Guinea can be referred to as a dictatorship (Rupiya, 2020). Equatorial Guinea enjoyed rapid economic development following the discovery of oil in 1995 (Douglas, 2017). However, the Mongomo clan has...
The two African America Community leaders shared several differences and similarities. Most of their differences were a result of believing in different philosophies. First, Washington proposed industrial education, and later wrote “Up from Slavery” to educate African Americans1. Conversely, Dubois, who advocated for liberal arts education and authored “The Education...
Background/Introduction The modernization of armies globally is now at the front line of defense. According to Zeigler et al. (2021), the Air-force Wing focuses on various defensive areas1. Tanzania is one of East Africa’s largest and most highly populated countries. The country is developing and has less advanced infrastructure. Being...
Summary The 44th President of the U.S was Barack Hussein Obama. He was initially elected on November 4, 2008, and the following year January, he was sworn into office. On November 6, 2012, Obama was re-elected to a second term (Endres, 2020). For Americans and the rest of the globe,...
Introduction It is important to note that the purpose of the correctional system or process is to ensure that a person changes his or her behavior in order to avoid committing crimes after release. The theme is that imprisonment is a major part of the correction. It protects society from...
Platforms for social media enable people, businesses, and brands to create personas that represent and connect with potential consumers and subscribers. Personal information is shared by users of these social media platforms that have been, in some instances, like the Analytica scandal. These cases have raised concerns about the security...
Abstract According to Gusmano (2017), the United States healthcare system is in a state of flux. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, was passed into law in 2010 and has been the subject of much debate and contention ever since (Gusmano, 2017). The ACA was designed to...
Despite trustees and delegates being elected individuals, their voting processes are very different. Trustees are people who cast ballots on behalf of their constituents on various matters. A trustee decides on a conclusion or judgment to resolve a dispute after hearing from all sides. Based on prior interactions and experiences,...
A crucial tool for examining political ideologies, historical occurrences, and people’s or, more correctly, authors’ impressions and analyses of them is the political cartoon. The American 1890s are one of the eras with a wealth of political cartoons that are a useful source for analysis. It was the era of...
When the safety and security of a nation are under threat, contemplations arise regarding the warranted use of force to mitigate the risks and target those who pose such a threat. Operation Geronimo (Operation Neptune Spear) was intended the launch a special mission to assassinate the leader and founder of...
Introduction Description of the Problem It is important to note substance abuse is a major social and healthcare problem, which incurs a massive cost to the entire society through loss of lives, productivity, and communal well-being. In order to properly comprehend the given analysis, one should know that drug overdoses...
Introduction During the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, there were three planes operated by terrorists crashed into the skyscrapers of the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon building. Moreover, the fourth crashed in Pennsylvania, presumably aimed at the White House or the Capitol. The US authorities...
Introduction Leadership is one of the keys to the Army’s success. Under challenging conditions, the leader makes critical strategic decisions and helps his subordinates reduce their anxiety and stress levels. Therefore, the US Army highly appreciates leadership qualities and, in every possible way, contributes to its development among members of...
Introduction A system of checks and balances is one of the commonly used concepts in law, which is important to all branches of governance. According to Gratton and Morelli, the system allows the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to avoid the abuse of authority and stay equal (550). The systems...
There are numerous concepts within the current Canadian political system that are perceived as problematic and that can negatively affect the political, economic, and social aspects of the country’s existence and future development. This essay will primarily discuss the issues revolving around regionalism and the representation of regional interests within...
The United States and Mexico have enjoyed rich diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations for over two centuries. However, the two countries fought sometimes over territories, migration, trade, and even drug wars. The Mexican-American War of 1846-1848 was the first armed clash that the United States fought in a foreign land....
Introduction The National Security and Defense Policy of the United States primarily revolves around the cooperation between the allied countries globally and the efforts to promote democracy in regions with other political regimes. This issue is particularly relevant in the Middle East, where countries such as Syria, Iraq, and South...
Employment is one of the factors that influence the rate of economic growth. Countries that record high levels of employment have accelerated economic growth. Creating employment positively impacts the economy by improving the gross domestic product (GDP). Therefore, the government has to design and implement appropriate policies that can increase...
Introduction Legislation refers to the body of statutes enacted by a legislature, which is the common name for a law and usually encompasses both a bill and an act. The term can also be used to refer broadly to any rule that has been legally set down. There are three...
Engaging in sophisticated public policy advocacy is becoming a more prominent and significant aspect of all political systems worldwide. Hence, while arguing for a macro policy, it is crucial to take into account actions like exerting pressure, doing research, collaborating, targeting, establishing credibility, and necessary relationships, as well as influencing....
Introduction Free speech is essential in the community for expressing one’s opinions, thoughts, convictions, and beliefs. Furthermore, free speech permits individuals to genuinely engage in democracy and the development of society by discussing problems that impact citizens’ regular lives frankly and publicly without fear. However, excessive freedom of expression in...
United States law restricts the president from using military troops as the domestic police force. Congressional Democrats enacted the Posse Comitatus Act in the United States in 1878 to stop Republican presidents from using the Army to complete Civil War Reconstruction or engage in civilian law enforcement operations (Doss Jr,...
Introduction The Valley Forge Winter Camp is one of the most famous events of the American Revolution. General George Washington’s six-month army camp was a significant turning point in the American War of Independence. However, even though, as a result, the continental army from various militias became a single disciplined...
The war in Afghanistan became costly after decades of America’s stay in the country. The mission was intended to defeat the Taliban insurgents, but after many years of war, the Afghani militants were not ready to give up. In addition, the United States was increasingly losing money in a war...
Often the President of the country must make quite brave and severe decisions. This is especially true in cases where national security is threatened. Thus, an example is the participation of President Obama in Operation Geronimo to kill Osama Bin Laden. Therefore, this persuasive essay aims to prove the validity...
Introduction In its classical sense, war is an armed confrontation where each side wants to gain an advantage. At the same time, during a military intervention, war, mission, or operation, each participant is attempting to survive. It is significant to observe that when an army intervention begins, its obligatory components...
Introduction By its nature, war is a chaotic and unpredictable situation in which nobody knows what to do and where to run or shoot. Therefore, throughout the millennia, a workable organization of army order has played a crucial role in military success. If the soldiers are not organized and do...
Introduction The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is responsible for counter-attacking criminal offenses in the United States. Over 200 federal crimes occur in 50 states across America (Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI), 2022). Fifty-six federal offices have been set up across the country to supplement the main FBI office in Washington,...
Climate change and unpredictable weather changes continue bothering Americans and other citizens across the globe. The threat of floods and the necessity to manage natural complexity and social vulnerability are commonly discussed by modern researchers and journalists. The article refers to America’s unique geography and the importance of maintaining people’s...
Introduction Policy-making is a complex process that involves multiple stages, some of which are available for the general public’s discussion. The existing problems of environmental pollution, expensive healthcare, and unemployment demand the development of new regulations. Moreover, this process poses political, operational, and technical challenges to the government that must...
The topic of gun ownership in the US presents a complex intersection of different views on violence, safety, and politics. While events such as the recent school shooting in Uvalde draw attention to the issue of gun ownership control, the authorities rarely take any reaction measures to such events, causing...
Summary Currently, there are numerous administrative and political issues with regard to the federal government that need to be solved. For instance, the United States deals with challenges in different fields, including national safety, healthcare, education, and social security. The federal government significantly ensures efficient national policies (Wolfe, Rojek, McLean,...
Under the current conditions of open access to information from numerous databases, an individual can easily be affected by many factors while deciding whether to use health services or not. Among them, the personal, environmental, and social ones should be stressed. Their combination can often lead to inappropriate assumptions regarding...
Introduction According to common belief, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) represents the public’s right to be informed about the different actions of the government. After nearly 11 years of studies and legislation, the Act was finally approved in 1966. Individuals are allowed to use and access records following the...
Since the reunification and until the modern days, Germany has encountered considerable tribulations. The country has gone through political, economical, social, and cultural changes influenced by the consequences of the World Wars (Orlow, 2018). Notably, Germany can be characterized by a tendency to “advance rapidly in some areas” but fall...
Introduction When President Roosevelt launched social security in 1935, he did not claim it was meant for citizens to express mutual obligation to each other. However, the president claimed the program was crucial to ensure people access to essential rights, which is critical because necessitous men cannot experience true freedom....
Funding issues always lead the way: the public sector worries about planning and allocating the budget. However, I am not at all convinced that the number of funds for mental health is negligible. In addition, I am sure that the number of suicides is decreasing because improved diagnostic processes and...
