COUNTRY REPORT

COUNTRY REPORT

Introduction The use of white papers as a form of authoritative communication is critical for scholars and scholar-practitioners. Through this assignment, you will get the opportunity to compose such a paper in a manner in which a very complex issue will be broken down and analyzed to solve a problem. For more information on how to create your white paper, review the Business, Technical, and Scientific page (given in the resources). With regard to complex issues, there are few topics more critical to the understanding of international crime and criminal justice than corruption, failed states, threats to democracy, threats to transparency, threats to the perceived legitimacy of a criminal justice system, as well as the costs and consequences of international crime. This assignment is designed to allow you to deeply explore these concepts while correlating the materials gleaned thus far in the course with a country of choice. Instructions For this assignment, imagine you are a member of ICPRA, an elite international law enforcement organization.

Your background is in military intelligence and U.S. law enforcement. You have been personally selected by the by the commanding general of ICPRA to prepare a white paper (for example, an analytical report and overview) for the president of one of the following countries (select one): Afghanistan. Syria. Russia. Colombia. China. Laos. Vietnam. Serbia. Ukraine. Venezuela. Peru. Nigeria. In your white paper to the president of the country you select, include a thorough, yet succinct, analysis on the following topics: Relate international crime to corruption, failed states, and regional conflicts. Analyze specific criminal activities in international contexts. Assess the costs and consequences of international crime for the United States and other nations. Writing Requirements Your assignment should meet the following expectations: Length: At least 10 double-spaced pages (excluding the cover page and references list). Include page numbers, headings, and running header, headings. References: At least three peer-reviewed resources. APA format: Use correct APA style and formatting, paying particular attention to citations and references. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point