...Policemen of the World Strayer University HIS105 Professor Irina Popova-Nowak December 11, 2014 Introduction The United States of America is considered to be the de-facto dominant force in the contemporary global system. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 left the US as the only remaining superpower with immense military, political, and diplomatic influence in international relations. The new status come with a number of obligations as it is common to any hegemony, which resulted in the US being regarded to as the world police (Fitzgerald & Ryan, 2014). This paper shall explore how the shift happened and the consequences the US has faced because of its status as the “policemen of the world.” Policemen of the World In the last five years, the US has been engaged in various activities that can be traced back to the post-civil war foreign policy. These activities include protectionism when it comes to its interest as evidenced in its engagements in the Middle East, limited involvement in international conflict as evidenced in its activities in the Libyan crisis, and lastly, the promotion of free trade. In the recent past, the US has been engaged in the campaign to push China to liberalize its market (Beisner & Hanson, n.d). The post-1865 period saw the US make a number of significant progresses, which contributed to its rise as a world superpower and policeman. The three major aspects of the US history that have impacted heavily on its journey to global...
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...Policemen of the World Aymen Hashmi History 105, Section 102 Professor Daniel Finn September 5, 2014 The United States has been serving as a police role for the entire world for many years now. This has been especially beneficial to the U.S. in terms of making allies and also aiding those countries in need. U.S. has been a backup country for many third world countries that look forward to receiving assistance from the United States in emergency situations. There is significance in both the international incidents that occurred which I have selected to discuss. In both cases the United States worked as the policeman or world superpower. They aided Jordan and Turkey from Syria in the situation when Syria was a threat to them. They not only aided with help of troops but also an operation plan to assist them incase of an unplanned event (Gordon, 2012). America is also helping with ensuring the military is ready for both countries for any military needs. Determine two to three (2-3) international events from the past five years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War. One international event that occurred in late 2012 was in Jordan. There were 150 U.S. troops deployed to Jordan to help it contain the Syrian Civil War within Syria's borders. There was fear of Syria losing control of its chemical weapons. The task force, which has been led by a senior American officer, is based at a Jordanian military training center north of Amman (Gordon...
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...Policemen of the World Gina M. Scott Professor Stuart Collins History 105 June 15, 2014 Foreign policy, whether for or against, seems to be the center or major problem in most of the international incidences, that have occurred recently. A) Two or three (2-3) international events from the past five years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War. 1. Sri Lankan government policy towards India against support of China - Sri Lankan government had a foreign policy towards India that was not supportive of China and that has led to a strained relationship between these two Nations. Tamilian issues were not completely addressed by Sri Lankan foreign policy and the recent atrocities against Tamil provoked the Tamilnadu state to pressurize the central government though this is Sri Lanka internal policy but in its foreign policy they couldn’t relate to the sentiments of Tamil people in India. The Indian government did not attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Summit which was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The protest of the Sri Lankan Government towards the Tamils of Sri Lanka forced the Prime minister of India to stay away from the CHOGM summit. The long civil war with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka did not patch up the relations between Sri Lanka and Tamilnadu and Tamil people forced Prime minister of India to boycott CHOGM. ...
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...Policemen of the World Name Institution Policemen of the World It is not easy to accurately predict the occurrence of a disaster. This is the underlying reason why it is crucial to establish effective and efficient disaster management and preparedness programs that enhance rescue missions, as well as minimize property damages or lose of people’s lives as evidenced in two incidences that are discussed below. Question 1 The Indian Ocean earthquake: The disaster affected various countries along the Indian Ocean. As a consequence, more than one hundred and eighty thousand individuals were killed, whereas fifty thousand individuals went missing (Carballo, Daita, & Hernandez, 2005). Furthermore, more than 1.6 million survivors were displaced. Island and coastal regions’ infrastructure was also damaged in most countries. The earthquake greatly affected the health, social, and economic gains that had been achieved in the years preceding the disaster. As a result, thousands of individuals were pushed further into poverty. The Al-Qaeda Bombing: The bombing was considered to be a symbolic attack by terrorists. The Twin Towers was targeted because terrorists considered it to be America’s symbol of influence and power. The bombing that occurred on 11th September 2001 killed approximately three thousand individuals, including 19 hijackers. The incident is also known to be the worst attack on the US soil. Occurrence of the two...
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...It is not easy to accurately predict the occurrence of a disaster. This is the underlying reason why it is crucial to establish effective and efficient disaster management and preparedness programs that enhance rescue missions, as well as minimize property damages or lose of people’s lives as evidenced in two incidences that are discussed below. Question 1 The Indian Ocean earthquake: The disaster affected various countries along the Indian Ocean. As a consequence, more than one hundred and eighty thousand individuals were killed, whereas fifty thousand individuals went missing (Carballo, Daita, & Hernandez, 2005). Furthermore, more than 1.6 million survivors were displaced. Island and coastal regions’ infrastructure was also damaged in most countries. The earthquake greatly affected the health, social, and economic gains that had been achieved in the years preceding the disaster. As a result, thousands of individuals were pushed further into poverty. The Al-Qaeda Bombing: The bombing was considered to be a symbolic attack by terrorists. The Twin Towers was targeted because terrorists considered it to be America’s symbol of influence and power. The bombing that occurred on 11th September 2001 killed approximately three thousand individuals, including 19 hijackers. The incident is also known to be the worst attack on the US soil. Occurrence of the two incidents is a clear indication of how the US was not prepared to handle disasters and save lives. Question...
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...The United States has become the dominant force in international relations. It is argued that the United States’ military act as the world’s police. What are two real-life international incidents where the States have used military action abroad? What are two factors that propelled America into a dominant military and diplomatic force after World War II? What are the key differences in American foreign policy before and after World War II? What are the main reasons in the changes of pre- and post-war policy occurred? In what manner does the justifications used for America’s overseas involvement during World War II still play a role in United States military action abroad? What example can be provided of such justifications in action? In what fundamental ways in which the rise of the United States to a world superpower has shaped the country’s responses to domestic spending, Fourth Amendment protections, and Americans’ choice of leaders in Congress and the White House on the home front? These previous topics covers the manner of America’s shift of power occurred and the consequences that the United States faces as a result of this elevated status. What are two real-life international incidents where the States have used military action abroad? In 2011, the United States aided in NATO’s successful intervention in Libya. According to the website of foreign affairs, the United States facilitated the intervention, took its led in cutting off funding to Libya as well as freezing...
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...some controversy in foreign policy with the military acting as the world’s police. I. International Events – Foreign Policy A. Japan and China (Senkaku/ Diaoyu Islands) 1. New policy for airlines and flight plans 2. Unexpected occurrence of accidents in airspace 3. Rightful owner of Diaoyu / Senkaku 4. Incident with Chinese vessel and U.S. warship B. Incidents of American servicemen raping Japanese children in 1995 and 2008 1. 2009 the Guam international agreement signed 2. Removal of 8,000 U.S. troops 3. Ways to strengthen security and defense C. U.S. and Syria chemical weapons 1. Inactivity threatens the middle east 2. International inspectors destroy chemicals 3. Geneva agreement II. Aspects that led to U.S. rise as a world super power A. Victory over Spain in the Spanish American war B. Cuba gained independence from Spain C. U.S. gained possession of Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico III. International incidents since WWII Americans take a policing role A. Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor B. Attacks on U.S. diplomatic compounds in Middle East C. U.S. and Korean conflict 1950 IV. Driving forces that fueled international incidents A. NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization B. San Francisco Treaty 1. Base military personnel in Japan for defense C. Treaty of cooperation and security 1. Treaty allows the U.S. to keep forces in Japan D. The Geneva Agreement 1. Form of intervention 2. Long term liabilities for Syria Resources: 1. Harry,...
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...Running Head: 2.2 POLICEMEN OF THE WORLD 1 2.2 Policemen of the World 2.2 POLICEMEN OF THE WORLD 2 Since its creation, the United States of America has continued to grow and find its place in the world. What started as a nation that was quite isolated became a major global economy, and, along with that economic power and the various foreign policies enacted since the Civil War, found itself also serving another role. This role taken on by the United States was that of the “World Police.” This title of the Policemen of the World was first coined with the Spanish American War, and has led to US involvement in foreign conflicts multiple times. These foreign conflicts include the Korean War and both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield among other international events. More recently, the United States has been involved with a number of conflicts in the Middle East, such as the Libyan Civil War and the incidents in Iraq. There has been mixed reception of US involvement in these countries, and, while both the United States and United Nations involvement in the Libyan Civil War and the recent intervention in Iraq are important to the ideals of the Four Freedoms, these incidents also show that US involvement can cause situations to escalate further than they may have without our policing force. Both the United States intervention in Iraq, and involvement in Libya are tied in with the United Nations, and, in the case of Iraq, with the United States...
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...Policemen of the World Final Paper Courtney N Carpenter Strayer University Contemporary US History Professor Tonya Simmons March 13, 2015 Policemen of the World Thesis and Outline Most people would agree that if the U.S. were to launch missiles to attack Syria in vengeance for their alleged use of the nerve agent sarin against anti- government rebels, it would be another addition to the long list of U.S. foreign military operations. Prior presidents have resulted to war after the country was directly attacked, such as by Japan at the start of WII. But more frequently, American presidents have moved forward without consulting congress, using their authority as the country’s leader or commander in chief. With that leverage, they have preceded without congressional approval to send troops abroad, engage in bombing attacks, or dispatch US military personnel to work with international allies. The Unites States has been in more than 50 military actions in the last half century this can average out more than one a year. And to mention there is still no recollection to cast a verdict on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since September 11, 2001, there have been many explanations of the ways in which the arrangement of global power is changing or will be changed by the U.S. “war on terrorism.” Most of them take as their initial point the options facing the wealthy and powerful nations of the world seeking to control an ever larger share of the world’s resources. “Public support...
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...Policemen of the World Shana Blanton James Allen Contemporary U.S. History 5/20/2016 I. Introductory Paragraph A. Nations are much like nature. They resemble a vacuum that must be filled. The difference being, is that nations rely on power, relationships, and institutions to fill the vacuums that arise in the international system. These political vacuums can readily be filled by power and the domination of the strong over the weak, or they can be filled by the rule of law and a community of nations. Many times the US has stepped in and chose to fill these vacuums caused by the downfall of old institutions, relationships, and powers. B. Thesis Statement-The US military has been significant in building and sustaining international order, by providing security overseas in places that have known endless cycles of warfare before the intervention of the United States. II. Two Events traced back to foreign policy A. Preventing nuclear weapon development in North Korea, China, Iran, etc 1. America was afraid its hold on nuclear power would become competitive 2. America was afraid that counties such as Iraq posed a threat to its allies. B. Action against Korea, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan 1. America aims to maintain stability and dominance over other countries. III. Aspects leading to the US’s rise as a World Policeman A. Policies for anti-terrorism B. Changes in the immigration policies C. Strict laws against the development/ production of nuclear weapons ...
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...Policemen of the World Final Paper Debra-Kay Lyons Strayer University History 105 HIS105108VA016-1164 Prof. Victoria Black June 19, 2016 Policemen of the World Final Paper The United States has been serving as a police role for the entire world for many years now. This has been especially beneficial to the U.S. in terms of making allies and also aiding those countries in need. This great country started out as a nation that was quite remote became a major global economy and various foreign policies enacted since the Civil War, found itself also serving another role. This role taken on by the United States was that of the “World Police.” The Unites States has been in more than 50 military actions in the last half century this can average out more than one a year. And to mention there is still no reminiscence to cast a verdict on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Public support in the US for the war against Iraq was founded on a multi-tiered edifice of falsehood and deceit coordinated by the US government and faithfully amplified by the press. We had the invented links between Iraq and Al Qaeda. We had the manufactured frenzy about Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction. No weapons of mass destruction have been found. Not even a little one” (Roy, 2014). References Roy, A. (2003). The US Invasion of Iraq was perhaps the most cowardly War ever fought in History. Retrieved from...
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...Policemen of the World Assignment 2.2: Final Paper Erika Wood Contemporary U.S. History September 9, 2014 Since gaining independence from the British in 1776, the United States foreign policy over the years has gone from expansionist to isolationism to defending democracy. With the responsibility of defending democratic rights for those who cannot defend themselves, the United States in my opinion has taken on the role of “policeman of the world.” This role became more evident with the use of U.S. military force in international incidents like U.S. intervention in the 2011 Libyan Civil War to oust Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and U.S. involvement in the 2011 Yemeni Civil War protesting the leadership of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Regardless of the United States being hailed as a defender of democracy by some, their actions are usually not selfless. In both situations protecting United States interests was a major factor. Both Libya and Yemen are hot beds for terrorist activity by radical groups like al-Qaeda. The United States keeps tabs on the activities of these groups in an effort to intercept information to thwart acts of terrorism, particularly against Americans. Leadership in these vulnerable countries is of great interest to the United States because some regimes are sympathetic to these militant groups. A lack of clear leadership in these countries also poses a threat to U.S. interests because a lapse in leadership can lead to militant groups...
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...Assignment 2.2: Policeman of the World Final Paper Professor: Reagan Smith HIS105 – Contemporary U.S. History 3/15/14 Since gaining independence from the British in 1776, the United States foreign policy over the years has gone from expansionist to isolationism to defending democracy. With the responsibility of defending democratic rights for those who cannot defend themselves, the United States in my opinion has taken on the role of “policeman of the world.” This role became more evident with the use of U.S. military force in international incidents like U.S. intervention in the 2011 Libyan Civil War to oust Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and U.S. involvement in the 2011 Yemeni Civil War protesting the leadership of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Despite the United States being hailed as a defender of democracy by some, their actions are usually not selfless. In both situations protecting United States interests was a major factor. Both Libya and Yemen are hot beds for terrorist activity by radical groups like al-Qaeda. The United States keeps tabs on the activities of these groups in an effort to intercept information to thwart acts of terrorism, particularly against Americans. Leadership in these vulnerable countries is of great interest to the United States because some regimes are sympathetic to these militant groups. A lack of clear leadership in these countries also poses a threat to U.S. interests because a lapse in leadership can lead to militant...
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...America’s policemen of the world, our military. Jennifer M Jeffcoat Lisa Dimitriadis, MA, MPH, Professor Contemporary US History March 15, 2014 Strayer University For years the United States tried to avoid getting into conflict with other countries. For example, “Americans were not on the whole concerned about the rise of Nazism in the period leading up to the war, or even at first during the war.” Dreaming up America Russell Banks 2008 Edition pg 89 paragraph 1 “So, I don’t think what was happening in Germany in the 1930s was as frightening to the U.S. as it would have been had it happened elsewhere, because we trusted them a little more. Also, most of the victims so far seemed to be Jews, and no way was the U.S. going to come to the defense of Jews at that time. Especially if it was going to cost us money. The other thing was our sense simply of the physical distance. It wasn’t hard in those years leading into the war for Americans to say, this doesn’t concern us.” Dreaming up America Russell Banks 2008 Edition pg 90 paragraph 1 American troops went to Afganstan, with the intital intention of locating known terrorist Osama –Bin- Laden for his involvement with 911 attacks in the U.S. But because the Taliban requested that Bin laden leave the country, and they declined to extradite him to us without evidence that he was involved in the 911 attacks. American troops were dispatached to Afgan to right the wrong that was done to America. We would not have gone...
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...Assignment 2.1: Policemen of the World Thesis and Outline The United States Military has claimed the responsibility for keeping the peace in the world. The military take the responsibility for the safeguarding of human rights for various parts of the world. It is based on justifying democracy and peace of the world. The countries that has been under the military watch in the recent and past years are Afghanistan, Yemen and Libya. 1. Determine two to three (2-3) international events from the past five years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War. • Arab Spring • Bin Laden’s Downfall • European Debt Crisis 2. List three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that have led to the US's rise as a world super power policeman. • Becoming the world’s largest economy around 1865, peaking at 50% of the world production at the end of WWII. • Reacting to the late 19th Century revival of European imperialism, by extending America’s existing opposition to imperial lesion in the Western hemisphere, to China. • Eurasian power’s mutual destruction in World Wars, division in the Cold War, and stagnation under communism. 3. List three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role. • Vietnam War • Civil War in Somalia • Iraq War 4. List three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously. (Consider treaties...
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