Homeland Defense, Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure

Abstract The rise of homegrown extremism and terrorism have started to blur the lines between Homeland Security and Homeland Defense. The individual efforts and regulations governing both have been in question after the mishaps of September 11, 2001. Although the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and increased interoperability has modified intelligence sharing, the … Read more

War and state building are inextricably linked

“War and state building are inextricably linked” … over the years war has become an everyday part of human existence, and also arguably is one of the main reasons that politics, history and we as humans are where we are today. Not only has fighting in wars built us individually, but it can also be … Read more

Desertion and defection of the DRC’s forces

1. Desertion and defection of the DRC’s forces The DRC’s army experienced desertion and defection. Please provide a detailed narrative of how DRC’s soldiers organized their desertion/defection, and provide details on the magnitude of the desertion/defection. Did the DRC use violence to deter soldiers from escaping during the battle? Pre-Katanga Offensive: The DRC’s army was … Read more

Land mine clearance

General Overview of the Topic “Land-mines left in the ground after the cessation of hostilities are a significant threat to human life, social organization, and economic development throughout the world.” – John Heaphy, Defense Security Cooperation Agency Residents living in post-conflict areas are not only subjected to the extensive, and often costly, rehabilitation and reconstruction … Read more

How Bolivia’s and Paraguay’s private companies’ interests contributed to Chaco war outbreak

How Bolivia's and Paraguay's private companies' interests contributed to Chaco war outbreak Introduction According to studies, Chaco war is considered as the worst and bloodiest conflicts ever witnessed in South America. The three-year war was fought during the worst moments in time whereby the world was struggling to manage ongoing economic depressions that were increasingly … Read more

International support during war efforts

Despite its topographic seclusion from Europe and its minute population of just over one million, New Zealand felt obligated to support Great Britain in any and all war efforts. The government of New Zealand assumed Great Britain expected military action. Over half of the eligible recruits in New Zealand enlisted. The majority of soldiers were … Read more

Sir Arthur William Currie

Sir Arthur William Currie was one of the greatest military leaders in the First World War. He did a lot for Canada and its citizens, won several battles during the war, invented new tactics which helped the Canadian troops improve their fighting efficiency. However, his reputation wasn’t ideal, there were a lot of rumors about … Read more

Military articles review

In John Mearhseimer’s article, he thoroughly presents in detail the theory on why states seek to gain power over one another. Mearsheimer presents the argument that great powers are engaged in a constant struggle for power, in hopes of eventually asserting themselves as the hegemon (49). Mearsheimer goes on to lay out his five “bedrock … Read more

Fidel Castro – women in the military

Fidel Castro ruled Cuba for almost 50 years before his brother took over in 2008. Legend has it that Castro has survived countless American assassination attempts but at this moment, we can’t help but stress upon his lifetime of stance on women and how he championed women's rights on the island. During his reign many … Read more

Audie Murphy’s Courageous Stand

29 November 2016 Audie Murphy’s Courageous Stand Few men can match the courage of First Lieutenant Audie Murphy. After the catastrophic events at Pearl Harbor, he had made the decision to enlist in the military. Lieutenant Murphy ended up fighting in WWII from 1942 to 1945, and was one of the most decorated veterans of … Read more

Why should people join the military? Pros and Cons

“We must never forget why we have, and why we need our military. Our armed forces exist solely to ensure our nation is safe, so that each and every one of us can sleep soundly at night, knowing we have guardians at the gate.” (Allen West). U.S. military is one of the largest military in … Read more

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AFFECTING JOB PERFORMANCE AMONGST ROYAL MALAYSIAN NAVY PERSONNEL

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AFFECTING JOB PERFORMANCE AMONGST ROYAL MALAYSIAN NAVY PERSONNEL CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study This chapter presents the background of the study, problems statement, research questions, research objectives, significant of the study, scope of the study, limitations of the study and end with organization of the study. The Royal Malaysian Navy … Read more