International humanitarian law

1. Valentino identifies mass killings as not “killing for killing’s sake”; instead, he points out how he believes that the perpetrators of these mass killings did not want the death of these victims. He goes on to say that the perpetrators had to kill to implement their new system of economic organization and, even ethnic genocides, efforts are to remove people from society fail, where killing is the easiest way to get people out of the society. Additionally, he suggests that if the…

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Although many Americans view the United States to be declining, whether it be due to our political position or influence in other countries, I oppose this idea. I believe America to not be declining, but rather to be plateauing in growth while other countries are advancing. Another reason I view America to still be in the top ranks is because the United States is a land of opportunities to its’ own citizens and others around the world. America is willing to accept change within our country and…

From the beginning of civilization, leaders and their leadership structures have been utilized to organize groups of people. But what makes an effective leader? In Joseph Nye, “The Powers to Lead,” a leader is one who mobilizes their followers to action to achieve shared goals. Therefore, leadership is a relationship between the leader and its followers. Reaching a collective goal is difficult, so leaders use soft and hard power to do so. Soft power is working alongside others in an equal side…

Australia's population growth is due to natural increases (births outweigh deaths) and net overseas migration (more people enter Australia than leave). Immigration policy changes have since led to an increase in cultural diversity. Explore the population pyramid 'Australia's population' below. 1. Look at Australia's population for 2011. What do the two halves of the population pyramid show? Consider the shape of the graph. What does it suggest about the age range of the Australian…

highlights how the United States and China will “never have the same relationship” due to China’s communist society and infringements of several international conventions. In his speech, Tillerson makes it evident that the United States views China’s increasing influence in Asia as a threat to the current world order. Additionally, China’s violation of international law in the South China Sea challenges the values and principles of the United States. Tillerson’s speech…

19) A forest has a GPP of 3.8 kg C/m2/year and the rate of cellular respiration is 2.4 kg C/m2/year. What is the NPP? A) 6.2 kg C/m2/year B) 1.4 kg C/m2/year C) 1.0 kg C/m2/year D) 9.12 kg C/m2/year E) 1.58 kg C/m2/year 20) The number of species in a given area such as a pond, the canopy of a tree, or a plot of grassland, is known as _______________. A) species evenness B) microevolution C) ecosystem diversity D) macroevolution E) species richness 21) Most demographers estimate that the human…

In the beginning of her speech, the audience can grasp that Ambassador Power’s perspective on international relations is primarily based on a liberalist point of view. Prior to even discussing about the threat that Russia is imposing to the United States, Ambassador Power begins her speech by stressing the fact that “some of the most rewarding and impactful…

The debate regarding international trade has been around as long as trade itself. A complicated yet necessary aspect to an economy, trade can be interpreted very differently. Currently, the accepted definition of trade is a transaction where two parties exchange goods and services. Free trade, on the other hand, is international trade without tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions. However, free trade's advantages and weaknesses make it a divisive topic. In the United States, the highly debated…

down stolen trailers. 6. Build strong networking and communication – Since, cargo thieves are becoming more advanced and will masquerade as a legitimate carrier, build and keep up regular communication and networking with third-party logistics, law enforcement and freight forwarders to prevent fictitious carriers and intermediaries. 7. Improve warehouse unloading and loading area security – Security success begins in the area of loading, unloading warehouses. If the warehouse is…