Assignment : Perspective of Terrorism and the United States Response to Future Threats

This assignment provides an introduction to many aspects of terrorism, focusing on the domestic threats of terrorism, the historical origins, basic needs of preparedness, and the psychological implications.

This assignment is designed to reflect on various aspects of homeland security issues that are covered throughout the course.

Submission Details:

In a minimum of 300 words, post to the Discussion Area your responses to the following questions:

What are the various types of attacks that the United States might expect to encounter in the future?

What are the evidences that predict whether future attacks originate from inside the United States or from outside?

What are the three agencies within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for keeping the United States safe?

In what ways has this course opened your eyes on the complexities involved in keeping the United States safe?

Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts. Consider using contradictions and counterexamples supported by class readings when responding.

This can be done through questioning, disagreeing, redirecting, or asking your classmates to rethink what they have posted and why. Whenever possible, briefly mention which points you are responding to.