In the first chapter, I shall be evaluating the role of the U.N and the current state of play of international security. As in, is there a threat to international security, defining international security and how effective the U.N is at dealing with threats to international security
In the second chapter, I shall be going through the aims and ambitions of each of the three nations. For example, I shall be look at the reasons for ISIS’s actions within its caliphate and across the world. I shall also be looking into each country’s nuclear policy and the current diplomatic relations between these countries and their biggest enemies, and outlining and possible problems, which may arise from these fractured relations.
In my final chapter, I shall be discussing human rights. More specifically, I shall be talking about America’s international violations, for example, mistreatment of prisoners in Iraq and the various issues surrounding the notorious Guantanamo bay. I shall also be looking at forced labour camps in North Korea and the various mass slaughtering of civilians by ISIS. In this chapter, I shall also be looking at how America caused the threat of ISIS and other associated Muslim extremists, and so should be held accountable for any stemming actions of these groups. In my conclusion, I will conclude whether or not America is the biggest threat to international security.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: International security: The State of Play
Chapter 1.1 What is international security?
Chapter 1.2 The role of the UN
Chapter 1.3 Is there a threat to international security?
Chapter 2: Aims and ambitions
Chapter 2.1 The aims of ISIS
Chapter 2.2 Reasons for ISIS’s actions
Chapter 2.3 North Korean diplomatic relations
Chapter 2.4 the complexities of nuclear weapons
Chapter 3: The horrific issue of human rights
Chapter 3.1 American and North Korean human rights violations
Chapter 3.2 Actions of ISIS
Conclusion
Research Objective and Core Themes
This dissertation investigates the contemporary geopolitical climate to determine whether the United States of America, ISIS, or North Korea constitutes the most significant threat to global international security.
- The effectiveness and limitations of the United Nations in addressing international crises.
- An evaluation of ISIS's operational capacity versus its ideological ambitions.
- The diplomatic tensions surrounding North Korea's nuclear armament program.
- A comparative analysis of human rights violations by the U.S., North Korea, and ISIS.
- The influence of U.S. foreign policy and military presence on global stability.
Excerpt from the Dissertation
Chapter 2.4 the complexities of nuclear weapons
Although I have briefly looked at nuclear weapons in my previous chapter, I shall now look at the threat of nuclear weapons from the three main players of my dissertation. Nuclear weapons have long been the subject of protests and worry amongst the international security. Although only two nuclear weapons were ever used, their destructive powers have long since evolved past the now primordial bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Firstly, ISIS. Is there any threat from ISIS regarding nuclear weapons? Most likely not. They do not have the capabilities in any way to develop a nuclear weapons programme – mostly because this would require a functioning economy, which a caliphate does not have. The possibility of them stealing a nuclear warhead would also be very slim, as armies of well-trained and ruthless soldiers protect them. In the area that ISIS currently controls – lands in Syria in Iraq- there are also no nuclear weapons, meaning they would have to invade the likes of Turkey, Iran, Israel or Pakistan. In summary, there is an incredibly small chance that ISIS could gain access to missiles capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
Summary of Chapters
Chapter 1: International security: The State of Play: Defines the concept of international security and assesses the role of the United Nations in maintaining global peace, noting potential ineffectiveness due to power dynamics.
Chapter 2: Aims and ambitions: Examines the geopolitical goals of ISIS, the diplomatic status of North Korea, and the global implications of nuclear weapons held by major powers.
Chapter 3: The horrific issue of human rights: Analyzes systematic human rights abuses by the U.S., North Korea, and ISIS, questioning the morality and legality of their respective international actions.
Keywords
International security, United Nations, United States, ISIS, North Korea, Nuclear weapons, Human rights, Geopolitics, Guantanamo Bay, Foreign policy, Military bases, Diplomacy, Terrorism, Sovereignty, Global stability
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this dissertation?
The work examines the current state of international security and attempts to identify which actor—specifically the United States, ISIS, or North Korea—poses the greatest threat to global stability.
What central themes are explored throughout the text?
Key themes include the role of the U.N., the capabilities and ambitions of non-state actors like ISIS, the nuclear tension surrounding North Korea, and the impact of human rights violations on international relations.
What is the main research question?
The central research question is: "Is America the biggest threat to international security?"
Which methodology is utilized in this paper?
The author employs a comparative evaluation of geopolitical events, survey data regarding public perception of global threats, and a qualitative analysis of international human rights reports.
What is covered in the main body of the work?
The main body investigates the U.N.'s role in security, the strategic aims and actions of ISIS, the diplomatic tensions of North Korea, and specific instances of human rights violations by the three subjects.
Which keywords best describe this study?
The study is characterized by terms such as international security, geopolitics, nuclear weapons, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy.
How does the author characterize the role of the U.S. in the Middle East?
The author argues that U.S. intervention and meddling have historically fueled the rise of extremist groups like ISIS, citing this as evidence that U.S. policy contributes to global instability.
Why does the author conclude that the U.S. is a major threat despite the severity of other regimes?
The conclusion is drawn based on the U.S.'s influence over the U.N., its vast network of international military bases, and documented human rights violations at detention centers like Guantanamo Bay, which the author argues makes it untrustworthy on an international scale.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Jack Griffiths (Autor:in), 2018, Is America the biggest threat to international security?, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/425692
