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My first interaction with State Department was at the age of ten at the consulate of Guadalajara. My uncle’s family was going to interview for a tourist visa so that they could come to the United States to visit us that following summer. When we arrived I saw my country’s flag waiving and I was very excited, but I also remember a heavy presence of fear. It was one year after the September 11 attacks. I was very young, but at this age I understood why the hostility was present that day at the…

faced in the United States, Central America and South America, and other countries. However, how is the problem in the United State compared to those other countries? Unfortunately, there is no information on the extent of human trafficking. This is mainly due to how hidden the problem is, which is another reason why awareness and further research should be increased. The U.S. Department of State estimated that between 14,500 and 17,500 individuals are trafficked into the United States yearly…

In recent years, energy policy has increased as a political issue and topic in the United States. Energy shortages and rising gas prices have always been lingering issues for the U.S. and its citizens. People want change and they don’t want to be so dependent on foreign oil. In wanting fewer imports they don’t realize that means drilling our own soil, and not many places are available for such activities. This leaves places like the ANWR vulnerable to those who are looking for local petroleum.…

trafficking is an issue that countries, internationally, have been trying to combat for centuries. Since this issue is far from new, countries have been creating ways that can tackle this issue such as stricter drug charges and sentences on local, state, and federal levels. There are other intersecting problems that make controlling drug trafficking so hard like cross-country trade, cartel control, and expedited trade and consumption of drugs. From the production to the shipment from country to…

The Cold War began in 1945 after WW II, between the United States and the Soviet Union. Each country had their own ideologies about how to rebuild Europe after the war. President Truman and the Russians leader Joseph Stalin were in disagreement on how to divide postwar Europe. The Soviets controlled Poland and most of the Balkans while the American and British forces had liberated Western Europe from Scandinavia to Italy. The Russians were concerned about past invasions and were intent on…

”If you see something, say something” (R. Green, 61). Americans had devised the catch phrase when they had approached a new level of vulnerability after the 9/11 offense. This quote resembles the immense impact that the 9/11 had in the United States.The new catch phrase resembles the shift in the way Americans lived their lives and how they saw things, promoting awareness. On September 11, 2001, Americans had experienced a devastating attack. The attack had started with two airplanes had…

While speaking with my senior mentor, Abe Bos, it was hard to not be amazed at everything that he has accomplished and been through in his life. He has travelled, loved, lost, and created a beautiful family. He credits all of his accomplishments to God and has lived his life to glorify our Heavenly Father. Abe was born in 1932 in New Jersey. He was the second of three children born in his family. His mother was a stay at home mom and his father was a teacher and a principle. Abe enjoyed…

against something as altruistic as “Stability Operations.” In 2005, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) published a report on institutionalizing stability operations within the DoD. It admitted “there had been noticeable progress within the Department toward explicit embrace of stability operations as a core activity.” The bandwagoning to classify military activities seeking to achieve stability as “Stability Operations” is misguided. It creates confusing policy lines and…

the United States for treatment. This “Ebola plan” has raised more concerns and questions than answers. • How intensive will the doctors and nurses clean themselves after being in contact with Ebola patients? • How sure of no holes in the doctors’ and nurses’ suits? • How will contaminated clothing, bedding, and equipment be handled and disposed? A simple medical mistake could cause an Ebola outbreak within the borders of the United States - a dire threat to the nation. Also, the United States…

is clear and evident that there must be an alternative solution. The alternative answer is medical cannabis oil. However, the state where the child lives has laws to prevent the child from receiving this alternative medication. Worldwide, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, medical marijuana is permitted for medical purposes (Newitt). Newitt states, “The marijuana plant has been cultivated practically…