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Assignment: The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered.

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates' initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.

Response to International Disasters

Is the United Nations the organization best suited to coordinate the response to international disasters? Why or why not? If not, who do you believe should be given the task of such coordination?

The Posse Comitatus Act limits the involvement of the US military in domestic operations but not international disasters. Do you believe the US military would be better equipped than the Department of Homeland Security to lead the federal response to domestic disasters? Why or why not?

Evaluate the possibility of corruption or abuse by private foundations that step in to assist a poor country dealing with the aftermath of a disaster or crisis. Provide an example if possible. Does disaster relief make recipient nations more dependent or more independent?

Cite any sources using APA format on a separate page. Let's learn how to cite sources using APA guidelines.