Orlando:  Don’t do business with them and make it clear that if they aid or abet the terrorists, we will hold them responsible.  That’s a pretty hard line approach, but money talks.  If they can’t get stuff from us in terms of trade, they may think twice about throwing in with the enemy.  Each and … Continue reading Symposium 2011: Many South and Central American countries have either exhibited hostility towards the U.S. or opened alliances with our enemies in the Middle East, most notably, Iran. How does the U.S. deal with this?

Sydney:  I think the U.S definitely needs to have a continued military presence around the world in order to protect its interests and support its allies. The more important question is, where should that presence be? By establishing a greater presence in Australia's north the U.S is responding to the growing military power of China. … Continue reading Symposium 2011: Should the U.S. have a continued presence of military around the world?

Cartwright:  Unlike Iran whose leaders are religious fanatics, I think North Korea is engaging in economic extortion.  It doesn’t hurt to keep talking to them and giving a little of what they want each time if it keeps them contained and keeps their programme in check.  However, if Kim Jong-un is going to be aggressive … Continue reading Symposium 2011: Should the U.S. continue pursuing the six-party talks with North Korea? If not, what policy would be more effective?

Orlando:  I think the United Nations started out as a good organization conceptually, but it has failed the world at every turn.  They haven’t really accomplished very much of anything on the world stage in the way of stopping genocide, abuses of people by dictators and despots, the proliferation of nuclear weapons, etc.  And now … Continue reading Symposium 2011: What’s your assessment of the United Nations. Should we cut off funding? Is the creation of a Palestinian state in the best interests of U.S. security concerns?

Orlando:  Without a continued military presence in Iraq there’s no way to ensure that Iran doesn’t meddle in Iraq’s affairs.  The troop presence in Iraq was a powerful counterbalance to Iran and its desire to dominate the Middle East.  While we effectively trained the Iraqi military and police, we don’t know their ability to fend … Continue reading Symposium 2011: How do we prevent Iran from infiltrating the new Iraqi government now that U.S. troops have left the country and prevent them from obtaining nuclear weapons?

Michigan:  Yes, of course.  If you are not a citizen, a ticket should not be able to be obtained to enter the U.S. until you’re cleared.  In the case of some countries, no incoming air travel should be allowed at all. Sydney:  Yes, there have been dozens of attempted terror attacks since 9/11, but relatively … Continue reading Symposium 2011: There have been dozens of attempted terror attacks since 9/11. Most of them originated from Middle Eastern countries. Should we be profiling passengers on commercial jetliners?