The attacks of 11 September 2001 showed that America has problems with its immigration system. The nineteen hijackers involved in these attacks took advantage of a problematic immigration system to penetrate the U.S. and wreak havoc. The porous...
The Geneva Conventions, along with its Additional Protocols, represent the fundamental documents on which the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) is established. Originally established under the premise of conventional warfare, these documents have also...
On 5 November 2002, an armed Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operated Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) launched a lethal missile strike, killing Qaed Salim Sinan al-Harethi, a high ranking al-Qaeda member and suspected architect of the USS...
The Korean People's Army claims that on 6 April 1961, a rubber boat carrying five armed people entered waters of the Han River Estuary. After warning the vessel several times, without warning, the vessel opened fire on the KPA guard post. The...
The Korean People's Army accuses the United Nations Command of invading its waters on several occasions. The UNC states it will investigate the incidents listed. Digitized by the Military History Institute
This thesis argues that the Posse Comitatus Act (PCA) limits Department of Defense (DoD) information-sharing initiatives, but that such limitations are necessary to the preservation of civil-military relations. Throughout its history, the United...
This study discusses false arrest as a basis for liability in civil suits brought on the federal level, and examines the nature and scope of immunity available to protect state and local law enforcement officials, and their employers, from...
The United Nations Command accuses North Korea of firing several rounds of artillery at a vessel belonging to the UNC. North Korea denies the allegations. Digitized by the Military History Institute.
In 1981, Israel conducted a pre-emptive strike on Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor. Then Israel bombed a Syrian nuclear reactor at al-Kibar in 2007. Today, Israel is facing a new challenge as it considers Iran's nuclear program. This thesis is a...
This thesis sets forth a methodology for the practicing attorney faced with a problem concerning eyewitness identification. It discusses sixth amendment rights since it was the focus in this area that brought eyewitness identification to the...
The Herero filed lawsuit against Germany in 2001, demanding reparations for the alleged genocide during German colonialism- resuscitating a century old debate of whether the Herero Rebellion is indeed the first genocide of the twentieth century....
Criticism and condemnation of al-Qaeda that originate from the worldwide Muslim community present the most formidable challenge to its existence and legitimacy as an organization and movement. There is ample literature that questions whether or not...
The Korean People's Army claims that on 19 December 1960, two finish boats were seized by the United Nations Command. The KPA demands their immediate release. The UNC promises to investigate the alleged violation of the Armistice Agreement....
The Korean People's Army claims that the United Nations Command (UNC) side is engaging in "indiscreet pranks of toying with fire continuously" that jeopardize the foundation of the Armistice Agreement. The UNC acknowledges that if true, these...
The Korean People's Army accuses the United Nations Command of flying two F-86 military jets into North Korean territory on 15 May 1961. The UNC claims it was a pilot error and extends its regrets. Digitized by the Military History Institute.
The subject of cyberterrorism has become a topic of increasing importance to both the U.S. government and military. Offensive cyber capabilities provide a means to mitigate risk to U.S. systems that depend on the Internet to conduct business. In...
North Korea claims that a sea-rover was dispatched into its waters and that the United Nations Command launched an armed attack on the North Koreans. The UNC in turn accuses North Korea of attacking a patrol craft on 23 December 1962. Digitized by...