ESSAY : Homeland Security Terrorism Regional Studies

Each student will be required to write at least 500 words (approx. 1 page-single space) on the question/subject. Word count does not include titles, the original question nor reference list.

You will be graded on content, grammar, punctuation and organization of thoughts. I expect college level writing proficiency and style. I expect that your thoughts will be concise and logical. There is no “right” or “wrong” answer to these assignments, however, your information must be supported by cited references. Reduced points will be given for random thoughts or ideas that are not supported by logic or cited sources. Repetitive statements of your information on the subject will also result in reduced points. All data, sources or facts must be cited. The text book & Wikipedia may be cited but you must have at least three (3) additional sources as well. Quotes MUST be cited and should not be longer than 1 sentence. The total percentage of quoted material must not exceed 10% of the assignment.

Note: The above requirements for the Weekly Research Journals are the minimum requirements for these assignments to obtain a passing grade of “70”. Additional points can be earned by increased word count, increased number & quality of references (peer reviewed scholarly articles/books instead of news articles), high quality of writing (organization, vocabulary, grammar), insightful analyses/points, integration of course learning objectives.

Research Journal – Week #5
What is happening in Yemen?! The situation in Yemen has been at the forefront of the news recently and it is a complete chaotic mess in that country. In this week\’s Research Journal, students are to give a brief overview of the issues in Yemen to include: the current situation involving the Houthi movement, the Iranian involvement, the Saudi & US intervention, as well as the continued presence & operations of AQAP & ISIS in Yemen. Why is this situation in Yemen so important to international terrorism (or counter-terrorism efforts)?

SAMPLE SOLUTION

The Republic of Yemen is one of the economically impoverished countries in the Arabian Peninsula and specifically western Asia. On the world scale, its economy is the poorest, and it is rated as one of the least developed countries in the world. As of 2018, the country’s DGP per capita was placed at $ 944. The world bank also estimates the country’s GDP growth rate to be -2.7%. Additionally, the country has one of the worst infrastructural developments, with internet connectivity estimates being 15%. The country has a mixed economy with limited private freedom, and oil exports form a bigger junk in…