This involves protection of the National boundaries, protection of its citizens from any acts of terrorism and protection of its natural resources from any threats. For this to be successful, the government requires…
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For instance, activities like business, import and export of labor, tourism and inward-investment that are considered very significant in the development of a nation should be facilitated. On the other hand, tight security should be enhanced at the borders to prevent the entry of criminals seeking to violate border control and national laws (Policyalmanac.org, 2003).
Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, national security became the top priority in the Customs and Border Protection of the United States where federal government immediately passed the Patriot Act in the fall of 2001. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agents implement all appropriate US laws. The CBP prevents smuggled goods, narcotics and agricultural pests from crossing the country’s border. It also spots and captures warrant criminals. The attacks in US called for international cooperation in preventing and eradicating the acts of terrorism while the General Assembly of the United Nations declared supporters of the acts of terrorism be held accountable. Following this attack, efforts to combat terrorism were adopted globally. The international community through the United Nations Security Council adopted a common set of obligations with a determination to fight and end international terrorism, which was considered a threat to international peace and security (Cbp.gov, 2011).
Moreover, on September 28, 2001, the Security Council adopted a resolution that established a number of obligations to all the UN member States. Under this resolution, the UN member States were required to fight against international terrorists, their groups, organizations and supporters. Nonetheless, the members were also required to prevent the financing of terrorism and prevent terrorists from entering their States. The United States is still waging a campaign against terrorism in its state and beyond. This is evident through the action it is
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In the contractor’s point of view, the job that had been assigned to him/her was virtually impossible because of the lack of independence in his/her work. The assignment was the provision of technology but officials who had little or no knowledge in technology called all the shots in the assignment.
The main reason is that insecurity has risen to its highest level in almost every where from the major towns to small town in many countries. There is a general feeling internationally that people who commit crimes always come from outside the target state.
The September 11, 2001 attack by Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda astonished Americans.
"A democracy that feels seriously threatened must decide how it will protect itself. Equally important, though, is how it will at the same time preserve its liberties. For Americans, this is an especially agonizing dilemma.
mic Issues: Globalization requires open economic borders, but the loss of jobs, and competition for the remaining job opportunities from immigrants has created a weak working class and greater economic disparity.
Implications of NAFTA: NAFTA was a controversial issue within the
Since a long time the Congress has identified that there is a requirement of a border security system which would gather data regarding the overseas citizens coming in and out of the United States and which would also recognize the persons who are overstaying their visits. In 1996 there was the implementation of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act.
While a section of the public feels that the Department of Homeland Security has been quite effective in dealing with security issues such as the securing of the southern border and emergencies such as the
Page 489, of Carmen’s book, shows that the revision of these laws took place because of the U.S. Patriot Act, which increases the surveillance powers of the government.
Today, it is not surprising to learn that law enforcement