New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Terrorist Financing & Drug Trafficking Strategy
My Masters Project focuses around the New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NY/NJ HIDTA). Narco-terrorism has become a significant issue for the safety and security of the United States. Terrorist financing also plays a significant role in the war on terror. I chose to create a three part strategy for the NY/NJ HIDTA that will combat both narcoterrorism and terrorist financing. Each chapter describes another detailed plan of how the NY/NJ HIDTA, as well as particular agencies within, combat these issues in attempt to keep our nation secure. My Masters Project was carefully constructed with a strong focus on terrorist financing. The top priority of terrorist organizations is to cripple the American economy. This paper will illustrate the significance of “following the money will eventually deteriorate terrorist organizations at their core. Narco-Terrorism & Terrorist Financing 3 Acknowledgements I would like to thank my parents, John and Marie O‟Mara. They showed me how hard work and determination can make your dreams come true. I would not be where I am today without their love and support. Not only did they proofread my papers throughout these past two years, they provided encouragement when it was really needed. My sisters, Jennifer and Meghan have also been a tremendous support system throughout this journey. I would like to thank them for proofreading my papers and providing me with an outside perspective. I would also like to thank my fiance, Steve. Not only did he look over my work and fix the grammatical errors, he was my rock. He was always there to support me and give me that extra push to keep on working. He believed in me and the work I was capable of even when I doubted myself. I am eternally grateful. I would like to thank my grandmother, “Mama”, for teaching me that education is a valuable gift. She saw potential in me when I had doubts. I wish she could be here to experience this achievement with me but I know that I have made her proud. There are three people I must thank that were a tremendous part in the execution of my Master‟s Project. Detective Ray Bravo, his knowledge of Homeland Security mixed with his personal experiences enabled me to fully comprehend the lessons that were taught throughout this program. I would like to thank him for sitting patiently with me while I asked him hundreds of Narco-Terrorism & Terrorist Financing 4 questions. I learned so much from his stories and valuable insight. Detective John Petrocelli was always there to read over my papers and provide me with the advice and guidance that I needed to move forward. His friendship and support were invaluable to me. Investigator Robyn Arias, who is my colleague and my friend. I would like to thank her for staying after work with me to help me on my homework assignments. She was always there to provide support and inspiration when I felt like giving up. Most importantly, I would like to thank Dr. Ryan. His enthusiasm for academia resonates throughout the Pace community. He has been an inspiration and a support system throughout this journey. His hard work and dedication to this Master‟s program is shown throughout my Master‟s Project as well as my fellow peers‟. It is truly an honor to be able to graduate in the first cohort. Thank you Dr. Ryan we couldn‟t have done this without you. Narco-Terrorism & Terrorist Financing 5 Table of
Foreign terrorist organizations : history, tactics and connections
CONTENTS: Preface Foreign Terrorist Organisations: History Tactics and Connections Abu Sayyaf: Target of Philippine -- US Anti-Terrorism Co-operation Terrorism: Near Eastern Groups and State Sponsors, 2002 Index.
Project management education: The human skills imperative
Abstract This paper is intended to provide an insight into the importance of human skills in project management success and the apparent lack of emphasis placed on this within the context of university education. The discussion will call upon the viewpoints of many notable authors in respect to the human or ‘soft’ skills that are necessary in the management of projects. Against this background a review will be conducted into how well project management literature and university education equips potential project managers in the area of human skills. As the PMBOK ® Guide is one of the major recommended texts in Australian universities offering project management education, the paper will identify that it predominantly emphasises the required ‘hard (technical) skills’ at the expense of the ‘soft (human) skills’. Subsequent discussion will highlight the need for a balance between hard and soft skills within project management education in universities. It will conclude that educators within this discipline should recognise the importance of incorporating greater human skills aspects into their educational programs.