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POLICY BRIEFING MEMO INSTRUCTIONS
You will write a Policy Briefing Memo that is a summary and analysis of facts pertaining to "The New Fault Lines" (Chapter 4 in the book) includes a suggested course of action. The paper will consist of a statement and information as outlined in the list below. The intent of this memo is to inform another individual who may have solicited assistance to study and make recommendations on a particular matter.
For example, a legislative aide may provide a briefing paper to a congressman or senator for a committee meeting. As the term suggests, briefing papers are short and succinct. Usually written in outline format, a briefing paper must be 1–3 pages. Your briefing paper must: provide a summary of an issue; explain a situation that needs correcting; identify any political, cultural, social, and/or financial implications; and recommend a course of action including arguments for and against the suggested action. It must also be typed, use 12-point Times New Roman font, be double-spaced, and use 1-inch margins.
Components of a typical briefing paper:
• Name: A note to identify to whom the briefing paper is intended.
• Date: The date of preparation of the briefing paper.
• Subject: The topic or issue of the briefing paper.
• Background: A summary of past and/or current events that provide a context for the topic or issue, including any policies or past practices.
• Analysis: Identification of significant aspects of the topic or issue, the options or courses of action that should be considered (including details about the advantages and disadvantages of each), and actions currently taken or recommended to address the issue.
• Cautionary Notes: Any sensitive aspects of the topic or issue that may affect a person or an organization in a negative way.
• Contact: The name and contact information of the writer of the briefing paper.
The Policy Briefing Memo must be written following current Turabian format, include 5–6 references to the book, and present at least 7 geopolitically relevant points. See the rubric for specific guidelines and grading procedures.
Book: The Next 100 Years A FORECAST for the 21st Century
George Friedman, First Anchor Book edition January 2010
Originally published 2009
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Name: A note to identify to whom the briefing paper is intended.
Date: 21st/09/2020
Subject: The New Fault Lines
Background:
The Chapter on 'The New Fault Lines' discusses the events that are likely to occur in the 21st century. The author focuses on the geopolitical fault lines in five areas of the world where tensions frequently happen. According to Friedman (2010), these areas include the Pacific basin dominated by the United States Navy. Since China and Japan depend on it, they might challenge the U.S over its control. Another area is Eurasia that has remained fragmented since the fall of the Soviet Union; hence as Russia tries to create a sphere of influence in this region, it might generate conflict with Europe and the United States. Next is Europe, whose efforts to avoid another war might be futile because of Russia's resurgence, the United States intimidation, and internal tensions (Friedman, 2010). The Islamic world where a nation-state is likely to emerge despite their ideology. Mexico and America's historical issues present a chance for social forces that are impossible to control.
Analysis:
The Pacific, which holds the world's largest economies, Japan and China, and other East Asian economies, might be affected by disruptions. To avoid such an occurrence, the United States should begin to show sensitivity to its domestic industry. The U.S foreign policy towards Asian imports that might spark political or military tension with countries benefiting from East Asia should be changed. America should regulate its sanctions on East Asia that cause them to increase their military power to counter threats from the United States. Hence, future conflicts might be avoided. Friedman (2010) states that tensions in Eurasia would be due to Russia becoming a regional power hence clashing with Europe. In another publication by Barabash (2010), perhaps if Russia changed its strategy of increasing influence on Central Asia, Caucasus, and the West, the fault lines between Russia and Europe would be avoided.
It is not guaranteed that Europe, with its growing GDP, would be free from future conflict. As it tries to form an integrated European economy after the world wars, it has failed to create a unified defense or foreign policy. Following the history of Europe, such a state would result in conflict. Europe should strive to form a political constitution that would help it shun any involvement with Russia that has since been a strategic threat to Europe. The ultimate result might be keeping away from conflict.
Friedman (2010) argues that instability of the Islamic world might lead to a Muslim nation-state weakening states to become a regional power. Turkey is likely to reemerge as the dominant force in the Islamic world because of its critical economic power. Since Turkey is not a threat to American interests, hence never confronted with America...
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