Peer Responses Week 6

ENG 102 (MLA FORMAT)

Response #1 (JOHN):  In “A Doll’s House,” Henrik Ibsen uses two storytelling tricks which is dramatic irony and foreshadowing. Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something important that the characters don’t. For example, when Nora secretly borrows money to save her husband’s life, we know about it, but her husband doesn’t. This makes us feel more involved in the story because we’re waiting to see if and when the characters will find out what we already know. Foreshadowing is like dropping hints about what’s going to happen later in the story. Early on, there are little clues that suggest Nora isn’t happy with her life as a wife and mom. Like her love for treats called macaroons, which shows she wants more freedom. These clues give us a sense of what might happen next and make the story more interesting. These storytelling tricks help make “A Doll’s House” more exciting and meaningful by adding suspense and letting us understand the characters better. They make us think about big ideas like freedom and what it means to be true to yourself.

Response #2 (JOSHUA): In this week’s reading, we hear of a wealthy man by the name of Torvald. He is married to a woman named Nora. The marriage is falling apart, and both are to blame for the situation at hand. Torvald is too worried about his reputation and too focused on being a controlling husband. Torvald should have been raising his wife more to follow her passion and to look at each other as equals. Nora on the other hand should have told her husband about the loan she had pulled despite the fear of his negative reaction. Nora also shouldn’t have looked in love in other places. Finding attention in someone else isn’t the answer to one’s problems. They both failed at being leaders in their households. Torvald also failed to be a leader at his job, firing a man for what he had done and not worrying about the man’s family. Torvald instead of suspending the gentleman or giving him a warning decided to decide while he was angry. The power in the relationship was unbalanced, and as couples, the powers should be equally divided. 

HSE-302 (APA FORMAT)

Response #1 (KANYSIA): An EOC should be deactivated once it is confirmed that the situation or disaster at hand is under control and is at the state where things can begin to go back to normal. “The decision-maker for deactivating EOC functions will vary by jurisdiction” (FEMA). The Emergency Management Coordinator or EOC Director is usually the person that will make the decision alongside the senior officials and key personnel within the agency in the area. Afterwards, they may release personnel involved and the resources which were being used during the disaster. Communication is important during this process as well. After the EOC has been deactivated, post incident activities then take place. These activities consist of the post incident evaluation, which is where the EOC’s operations are evaluated.  The EOC’s performance should then reported, solutions should begin to be developed, those solutions should be tested, and then the results from the after-action should be carried to the EOP (FEMA). Reconstruction and service restoration should then begin, help to be provided financially, and relief efforts should continue so that everyone can recover from the disaster.

References
FEMA. (n.d.). https://emilms.fema.gov/is_2200/groups/285.html 

Response #2 (JOHNATHAN):  When activating an EOC specific criteria should be considered to know the best time to deactivate an EOC. These criteria can include things such as type, scale, and impact of the incident and they can include things such as the level of coordination needed and legal and regulatory obligations. Additionally, a process for monitoring and assessing the situation to determine an EOC’s activation level should be considered. furthermore, when an EOC is being activated the objectives and reasons for its activation should also be established, Essentially when the demand for resources and the need for coordination slows down or the obligations have been met or are no longer relevant that is the best time for an EOC to be deactivated.  

However, a couple of post-incident activities should be done after an EOC is deactivated. These activities include notifying and demobilizing the EOC staff and partners and thanking them for their time. Additionally, an EOC once deactivated should be ensured to be returned and restored to its normal coordination. Furthermore, a debriefing and after-action review should be carried out with the EOC staff and partners to determine lessons that were learned and to determine best practices for future EOC activations. 

Works Cited

Emergency Management (2023, August 30). 
How do you plan to activate and deactivate an emergency operations center?. How to Plan for EOC Activation and Deactivation. https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/how-do-you-plan-activate-deactivate-emergency#:~:text=You%20should%20also%20deactivate%20the,practices%20for%20future%20EOC%20activations.

HSE-480(APA FORMAT)

Response #1 (MICHAEL):  U.S. – Syrian relations have been strained for many years, with conflicts over issues such as human rights, terrorism, and regional influence. The Syrian Civil War, which began in 2011, further complicated these relations. Their relations are important to U.S. politics and homeland security due to Syria’s strategic location in the Middle East, its role in the fight against ISIS, and the potential for regional instability to impact U.S. interests. Following the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. implemented a policy of preemption, which justified military action against perceived threats. This led to the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the ongoing war in Afghanistan. U.S. policy toward the Middle East after 9/11 has had a significant impact on homeland security. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have led to increased terrorism threats and the spread of radical ideologies. The current threat from radical Islamic and supporters in America, regardless of its exact level, has implications for U.S. politics and homeland security. It influences policy decisions, such as immigration and counterterrorism measures, and can impact public perception and political discourse.The best way for America to protect its homeland is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach. It involves a combination of military, intelligence, and diplomatic strategies. This could include measures such as strengthening domestic security, improving intelligence gathering and sharing, and engaging in diplomatic efforts to address the root causes of terrorism.

Resources

Ugurel Kamisli, M. (2021). Acculturation Experiences of Syrian Muslim Refugee Women in the United States: Intersectionality of

 Nationality, Religion, Gender, and Refugee Status. 
Adult Learning, 
32(3), 103–114. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045159520962852

Şen, O., & Şahi̇n, M. (2020). Miscalculation in Proxy War: The United States and Russia in Syrian Civil War from the Neoclassical Realist Perspective. 
Journal of Gazi Academic View, 
14(27), 104–121. https://doi.org/10.19060/gav.839015

Response #2 (KERYN): U.S.-Syrian relations have been complex and strained over the years, largely due to Syria’s authoritarian regime, its support for militant groups like Hezbollah, and its alignment with countries like Iran. However, there have been moments of cooperation, such as in the fight against ISIS. For several reasons, understanding the dynamics of U.S.-Syrian relations is crucial for U.S. politics and homeland security. First, the Middle East, including Syria, has been a hotspot for terrorism and regional instability. Events in the region have direct implications for U.S. national security interests, including the spread of terrorism and the potential for conflict escalation. 

Following the 9/11 attacks, U.S. policy toward the Middle East underwent a significant shift. The Bush administration pursued a more assertive approach, including the invasion of Iraq, based on the belief that the region needed to be reshaped to prevent the rise of terrorist threats. This interventionist policy aimed to eliminate regimes believed to support terrorism and promote democracy in the region. However, the aftermath of these policies has been complex. While the removal of Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq initially disrupted terrorist networks, it also created a power vacuum that allowed groups like ISIS to emerge. Additionally, U.S. military interventions in the region have led to resentment among certain populations and fueled anti-American sentiment, potentially increasing the risk of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and its allies.

As for the current threat from radical Islamic groups and their supporters in America, it remains a concern. While the U.S. has implemented various measures to enhance homeland security, including intelligence-sharing agreements, counterterrorism operations, and enhanced screening procedures, the threat persists. The best way for America to protect its homeland involves a multifaceted approach. This includes robust intelligence gathering and analysis to identify and disrupt terrorist plots before they can be executed. Additionally, enhancing cooperation with international partners to address global terrorist networks is essential.

Resources: Lesch, D. W. (2018). The Middle East and the United States (6th ed.). Taylor & Francis. https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9780429950711