Education and National Security

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses why homeland security should be included as part of America's education. The paper shows the recent changes within U.S. training programs and learning institutions and looks at the current rise in interest from both students and faculties alike. The paper also notes the demands that are now being made by prospective employers in relation to national security issues. The paper maintains that education is a vital part of the nation's fight against terrorism.

Outline:
Introduction
Evaluating the Risks
Education as a Way Forward
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Although America's official war on terrorism was initiated in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks, the growing presence of this insidious type of warfare had begun approximately forty years earlier, due to the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. Throughout the latter part of the 20th century, the Western world witnessed an increase in terrorist attacks as Muslim's began targeting both the military and civilians, with the intention of instigating Jihad. Embassies found themselves under siege; suicide bombers installed themselves in public places, detonating the explosives that were strapped to their bodies, and killing countless innocent victims; civilians were taken hostage and often killed, and planes were hijacked."

Sample of Sources Used:

• FOXNews.com. White House Counterterror Official Says Al Qaeda Wants to Launch 'Spectacular Event'. Online Article. Published July 18, 2007. Information retrieved 08/10/2007.<http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,289731,00.html?sPage=fnc.specialsections/waronterror>
• Washingintonpost.com. Colleges' Hottest New Major: Terror, 2005. Online Article. Information retrieved 08/10/2007.< http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/04/29/AR2005042901344.html>
• Whitehouse.gov. The National Strategy for Homeland Security, 2002. Online Document. Information retrieved 08/10/2007< http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/book/index.html>

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