Module 4 – Case
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Case Assignment
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.
Read Cooperation in Homeland/Civil Security Matters. Pick a
Country’s agreement proclamation with the United States. Comment on sections
regarding critical infrastructure.
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?
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.
