Assignment:
The Policy Paper
Prepare a formal research paper regarding the selected policy. The assignment is to be 7 to 8 pages excluding any direct quotes, paraphrased information, cover page and works cited page(s).
The essay is to discuss each of the following prompts:
- An introduction and brief overview of the policy relationship.
- What are the major issues facing each country involved?
- What are the reasons for initiating changes to the policy?
- What are the options to be considered (discuss several)?
- What are the pros and cons of each potential reform (costs v. benefits)?
- Which is the best option moving forward (pick one)?
- A summary and conclusion
Readings:
1. This is gun country: the international implications of u.s. Gun control policy
By Laura Mehalko
2. The End of Civil War, the Rise of Narcotrafficking and the Implementation of the Merida Initiative in Central America
By William L. Marcy
3. Mexico, the failed state debate and the Mérida fix
By Carolyn Gallaher