ESSAY : Homeland Security Intelligence and National Security

Research Paper (280 points)
Pick one country that has experienced (or is currently experiencing) a revolution and analyze its significance for the national security of the United States. Make sure you have an argument that you support with evidence from at least 4 articles/books you find useful for your research.
In writing your paper, include the following components:
1. Identify the country you will write about 2. State the reasons leading up to the revolution – do not just describe what happened, explain how and why it did 3. Outline the US involvement in the country before the revolution – why and how has this country been important to the US, in terms of national security 4. Describe the US involvement in the country during and after the revolution 5. Identify any threats that the country\’s turbulence now or subsequent government regime can pose to the national security of the US 6.
Argue why they are significant (or not) 7. Prescribe US foreign policy towards that country based on different government regimes/outcomes – how should the US structure its foreign policy towards this country from now on and why?
Remember – you are making an argument so always try and explain how and why!

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Revolution! A word that send shivers down the spine of powers that be whenever political, social and economic players opt to turn against the system or the powers that be. Though used in many circles such as industrial, Agricultural or information revolution, fundamental changes in society are always championed by political forces. It is no doubt that cases of revolution and especially political revolution have always been witnessed since the 18th century with some instances witnessing cases of execution of political…