International relations is a term quite simply defined as relations between states. ... The term international relations is much less complicated to define than terrorism. ... For example, laws are in place and people are afraid to break those laws because of the fact they fear the consequences that will come from breaking those laws. ... Also in many countries, it is socially accepted that when an individual breaks the law, they may be imprisoned, put to slavery, or death. ... It is an issue that has dominated international relations for the past number of years. ...

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The United States' drone program in Pakistan is not only ineffective, but violates international humanitarian law by wantonly killing civilians and destroying their property, violating the sovereignty of Pakistan, and using UAVs as weapons of terror. ... In regards to the bombing, Hugh Trenchard, Royal Air Force Chief of Staff at the time said, "In warfare against savage tribes who do not conform to codes of civilized warfare, aerial bombardment is not limited in its method or objectives by rules agreed upon in international law.... "15 By no stretch of the imagination could th...

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On October 22, 2013, reports conducted by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International were released, claiming the United States drone campaign in Yemen and Pakistan violates the international humanitarian law. ... To put it briefly, drone programs fail to exclude innocent targets and fail to meet the requirements of the international humanitarian law. ... Bush and Obama Administration have sought to justify the legality of drone programs under both domestic and international law, drone still remains unethical and violates the international humanitarian law. ... " United Nations Special...

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Additionally, political law and international cooperation to tackle international terrorism increased considerably after the events of 11 September 2001. International political law constitutes state policy in which the UN states member come to an agreement to establish the rules, the rules that correspond the conditions to achieve security from any threats of terror. ... The veto power clearly jeopardizes the international stability. Indeed, it fundamentally disrupts the order, values, and norms of international relations. ... But in fact, the actions taken by the US in Afghanistan exceeded...

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Canada has developed policies and laws that are based on the principles that terrorism must be prevented, perpetrators of terrorist acts must be brought to swift justice, and terrorists should be denied sanctuary and support. Combatting terrorism requires international cooperation and coordination. Canada has worked in various international fora, principally the G7/8 and the United Nations, for over twenty years to develop legal tools and international standards to combat terrorism. ... Within the federal government, departments dealing with law enforcement, national security, criminal jus...

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Introduction Chiquita Brands International is an American producer and distributor of produce, with bananas being its main product. ... As one of the first tropical fruits to be internationally traded, over the years bananas have become a cheap way to bring "the tropics" to North America and Europe. ... Unfortunately, these issues have influenced Chiquita International and the company has engaged in less than ethical practices over the years. ... The article accused the company of mistreating its workers, polluting the environment, allowing cocaine to be transported on its ships, ev...

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The term "transnational" refers to crimes that are not only international (crimes that cross borders between countries), but crimes that by their nature encompass cross-border transference as a crucial part of the criminal activity. As a result of globalization, there has been an increased amount of organized crime moving across international borders, and no longer is it simply a national concern, but a global one, as it affects people all over the world, and not those of a single state. ... They take advantage of breakdowns in authority and weak law enforcement. ... Investments to address tra...

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International terrorism in its current form began in 1968. ... Modern technology has now made terrorism an efficient, convenient, and general discrete weapon for attacking state interests in the international realm. ... First, terrorists operate at an international level, no longer concentrating on a particular region or a country. ... This trend towards larger attacks is represented by a 25-year low in international terrorism in 1996, with reported incidents down from a peak of 665 in 1987 to 296 in 1996. ... Whether domestic or international in nature, terrorism is having an ever-increasing ...

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High profile international terrorists tried in the US court system will and have generated great international publicity, which as we know, is exactly what terrorist organizations use to recruit their forces and gain international recognition for their cause. ... While supporters of the civilian trials proclaim that "due process " and justice must be afforded to all, as we have seen in the past, civilian trials of terrorists have been based more on international rules and procedures rather than on United States laws and jurisdiction. ... According to Major John Dehn, assistant Professor in the...

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The most recognized type of terrorism is international terrorism. ... However, international terrorism does not only include the Middle East, for there are many countries that have been plagued with terrorism. That's why the US government has been working hard to keep the American population safe from international threats. ... Internet terrorism can be committed internationally, and domestically. ... Unfortunately racism has fueled many acts of hate and violence in America, but today we now have many laws against these acts, and those who violate will be imprisoned. ...

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Some actions that the United States government has taken since 9/11 would be creating a more effective investigation and criminal prosecution department, structural changes to the Justice Department and its component agencies, instituting legal changes to help intelligence and law enforcement officials, and partnering with domestic and international counterparts to better combat the growing threat of terrorism. ... Signed into law by President George W. ... Another benefit was that it allowed for law enforcement and intelligence personnel to share information more effectively. ... It has hel...

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New federal laws may be making it even more difficult for the Travel industry. "New passports for Visa Waiver Program travelers, more interviews for visa applicants, and the proposed US VISIT program to track the entry and exit of all travelers present risks to our nation's ability to remain a viable international destination." ... With the ongoing attacks on terrorists and their organizations people are also more willing to fly, especially to international destinations. ...

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When President Bush signed the law, in October of 2001, the overwhelming response from America was in favor of the law, but for various reasons the approval rating for the law dropped down to two-thirds of the American population. ... Critics have a problem with the provision in the law in which it gives intelligence and law enforcement agencies more power to investigate. ... ", upon signing the law. ... The government must have a probable cause, that the person is engaged in or preparing to engage in "international terrorism" for/on the behalf of a foreign power, to use their power. ......

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In the world today, there is a growing trend in violence, both domestically and internationally, in the form of terrorism. ... These conclusions will therefore impact International Politics because we may find events that have happened internationally have caused terrorism. If this is the case, these causes can be isolated, and conclusions can be drawn to better help us understand the trends in terrorism, and how to prevent or reduce the possibilities of future acts as an international collective. ...

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The government made a law called The Clean Air Act so there is less air pollution. ... Part of the law says that you may not put a certain amount of pollutants in the air. ... The FBI, CIA, Interpol, and the international community are working together to identify and find terrorists living either alone or in cells around the world. ... Counter terrorism will be a world issue until terrorism is no longer a threat to the international community....

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"Following the September 11th attack, where the Al-Queda acquired bombmaking and terrorist knowledge over the internet, many lawmakers have proposed that an international body regulate the internet so that sites which provide information to terrorists could be eliminated." ... Law enforcement agencies believe that, because the availability of bombmaking information is becoming increasingly widespread over the Internet and from other sources, such published instructions will continue to play a significant role in aiding those intent upon committing future acts of terrorism and violence. ...

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In response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States government passed a bill known as the Patriot Act, signing it into law on October 26. ... " The U.S. response to the 9/11 attacks began on November 25, 2002, when the Homeland Security Act of 2002 became law and changed how we defend America. ... Terrorism is an international problem worldwide and all nations are affected, directly or indirectly. ... This makes them valuable assets to international terrorist organizations. ... By using less experienced recruits, the amount of time that they have to be identified...

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The laws used for counter terrorism before 9/11 were formulated for the 20th Century. ... The legislative organs had not formulated a good balance between individual rights and law enforcement. Individuals were advantaged at the expense of law enforcement. ... This article was specially formulated to deal with cases that did not apply normal war laws. Its standards are accepted around the world as customary international law (National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States, 2004). ...

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International terrorism includes violent acts threatening human life that are in violation of criminal laws of the United States or any state, or that would be a crime if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States or any state. ... International terrorist acts occur outside the United States or transcend national boundaries in terms of the means by which they are accomplished, the persons they appear intended to coerce or intimidate, or the locale in which the perpetrations operate or seek asylum. ... So much authority has been given to the feds that existing laws of privacy and...

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Can we combat a nationalist terrorism whose structures are founded on national historical and ideological roots, in the same way as international terrorism whose strength lies in the capacity of its perpetrators to have access to modern communication methods to convey their ideas and achieve their goals? ... Obviously, it is not possible to respond in the same way to a group which, in spite of the acts of violence that it commits, has sympathy within public opinion and moreover has a recognized political wing, as to a range of highly active associations which have both national and internation...

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The fact that terror is now anchored in religion makes it necessary for nations to develop policies so as to advance the state of security across the world and also ensure that terrorists are dealt with even when they cross international borders (Vidino, 2008). ... The rise of radical Islam threatens the entire world because violent jihadists openly and fearfully challenge societies with pure disregard to law and established institutions. ... While such groups may not resort to violent means to advance their agenda, their opposition gives strength to jihadists to mete out violence or use the s...

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However, in recent years some governments have also taken some positive, albeit limited, steps towards improving human, including enacting laws which provide greater safeguards, ratifying international human rights treaties, and applying recommendations by human rights organizations, and promoting human rights principles. ... Such measures include arrests, trials by special or military courts, new anti-terrorist laws or increased application of existing such laws, and restrictions on freedom of association and expression. ... In fact, The United States itself passed a law like it that al...

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Marshals, Past and Present When we hear the word "Marshall" we tend to think of the Wild West when America's frontier was stretching to the Pacific and Law and Order was the fastest gun in town. ... They are modern professional law enforcement officers functioning as officers of the Federal Courts and agents of the Department of Justice. ... They perform a wide range of Federal Law Enforcement duties designed to carry out their statutory requirements. ... These and other special law enforcement duties are performed as directed by order of the court or the Department of justice. ... It ...

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Customs and Border Protection agents have been stationed at the largest international ports to search and label cargo before it reaches the shores of the United States. ... Cockpit doors on commercial airliners have been secured with new locks, and hundreds of air marshals have been placed on national and international flights. ... Nearly $4 billion dollars in grant monies to state and local governments has been distributed in order to beef up local law enforcement so they can be better equipped to do their jobs. ... The new Department is tasked to access, receive and analyze a variety of...

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On September 28th, 2001, seventeen days after the terrible events that occurred in the United States, the United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 1373 based on Article VII of the United Nations Charter which deals with international peace and security. ... They are 49/60 of 1994, which is the declaration on measures to eliminate international terrorism, and 51/210 of 1996, which reaffirms 49/60. ... "This class explores the threat of criminal and terrorist bomb attacks and effective strategies for law enforcement response to different types of bomb incidents." ... The last thing ...

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