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is usually British, and has the “ultimate direction” of the Hong Kong administration (“Hong Kong Government…”). Under the Governor is the Executive Council, in other words, his cabinet that advises him on multiple situations. Similar to the United States’ checks and balances, Hong Kong also has the Legislative Council which “monitors the performance of the administration”, as well as the Judiciary system which is fundamental to the common law (“Hong Kong Government…”). The common law is a set…

when theUnited States violated the Convention in 2002. On January 11, 2002, the United States announced that it was going to refuse to abide with the 1949 Geneva Convention. The United States explained the prisoners taken from Afghanistan and Pakistan were not prisoners of war, but they were “unlawful combatants.” The first prisoners arrived in the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on January 11, 2002. The prisoners were hooded and shackled during the flight to Cuba. And the United Stated…

The Vietnam War lasted many years and saw a great impact on the world, to those that fought in it and those that lived through it, however, many question whether or not America’s involvement was necessary. The United States of America’s decision to become involved in the First Indochina War between the French and the Vietnamese was a mistake. Their involvement in the war was a mistake because the US risked a lot in a war that had nothing to do with them and Vietnam veterans were mistreated by…

The United States occupation of Haiti lasted from 1915-1934 following the assassination of Haitian president, Vilbrun Sam. President Woodrow Wilson sent the marines to restore order and maintain economic and political stability. The United States had long interest in Haiti as a potential naval base. For that reason, Haiti’s stability concerned U.S. diplomatic and defense officials who feared the country’s instability might result in foreign rule. This paper explores letters written by…

The Cold War, a war between the Soviet Union and the United States, was aimed towards preventing the others influence towards mankind. To begin with, the relationship with the Soviet Union and the United States didn’t go so well. They both were super powers of the world and aimed to increase its worldwide influences. Between the years 1945 and 1950, the two competitors broke out into war. Both sides were fighting for what they believed in thus resulting into this major conflict. Not only were…

regional security, and stimulate domestic economic growth better than a strategic shift elsewhere. The SOF, and overall U.S. Foreign policy pivot to the Asia-Pacific region is under heavy scrutiny internationally and especially from within the United States (U.S.). The American people, however, are notorious for impatience, and have even been called the…

Korea 1950, under American leadership, the United nations went into war for the first time. What began as a conflict between rival regimes between North and South Korea, turned into a confrontation between East and West, threatening to escalate into a third world war. The allied forces became embroiled in a war unlike any they have known, yet, for the Americans it served as a military rehearsal, for one, they would come to know, in Vietnam. Reminiscent to the First World War, it started in…

On January 29th, 2002, American President George W. Bush delivered his annual State of the Union address. At the time, the United States was still reeling from the aftereffects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks just four months before, and the world’s eyes eagerly descended upon the White House in anticipation of President Bush addressing the next phase of the government’s response to the acts of terrorism. The public searched for tangible goals and promises from the government, anything to quell…

“The Guantánamo Diary”, and the 115 page report on the “Tipton Three”, which was turned in to the documentary drama “The Road to Guantánamo Bay.” (Branigan) These bring up harsh realities for the people who face judgment just because of who the United States is in war with at that time. Guantánamo Bay has been proven to be a harsh environment for detainees, do these new real life occurrences change the way people see the use of the facility? It is something that is very based on opinions and…

Operation United Assistance: United Stated Military vs Ebola Lisa Marie Hayter COMM/215 27 October 2014 Mrs. Camp The United States military has been trained to combat the nation’s enemies, foreign and domestic. Physical enemies, not a virus. Ebola is an epidemic that is still active and the largest outbreak in its history. (CDC. 2014). Death rates are above 55%, and the United States government is sending thousands of men and women to “combat” an unseen enemy. I am a Marine Corps veteran, and…