Reference no: EM132288672

Write a proposal on US foreign policy regarding political violence in Mexico.

The Proposal

- Identify the topic in one or two paragraphs.

- Summarize the foreign policy topic (US foreign policy regarding political violence in Mexico.)

- Describe the current status of the policy or topic

- Describe why this policy is important to the United States

- Cite each of your academic journal articles (not supplemental sources) at least once in the paragraph using correct MLA in-text citations.

- Include the Works Cited or Reference section with the three (at a minimum) peer-reviewed academic journal articles that will form the basis of your policy paper.

- These three references must be cited in the final policy paper.

- Additional sources can be added (and should if a good grade is desired), but they cannot be changed without permission after the proposal is approved.

- The Works Cited or Reference section must be formatted using MLA citation style.

- Do not use block quotations or first person in the proposal or final policy paper

The Policy Paper

Prepare a formal research paper regarding the selected policy. The assignment is to be 5-8 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