Harpviken and Skåra, 04–senior researcher at the International Peace Research institute, project leader of the assistance to mine-affected communities (AMAC) [Harpviken, Krisitan Berg] and a degree in Human Geography and is a Researcher at the International Peace Research Institute [Skåra, Bernt A.] (June 9, The Future of Humanitarian Mine Actiion, ed. by Kristian Berg Harpviken, pg. 43-44)
Only by demining can we reduce the US boot off the neck of people, identify with the other, and associate, empathize with victims, and transform our society
Robert Jensen is a professor of journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, 2004
http://www.rtis.com/touchstone/apr02/02.HTM
Without a detailed alternative, people will just re-entrench themselves in the existing mindset
Brian Martin, STS, U of Wollongong, Uprooting War, 1984
http://www.uow.edu.au/arts/sts/bmartin/pubs/90uw
Legislation can lead to cascading social change
Michael P. Vanderburgh, assistant professor, Vanderbilt University Law school, 2001
Sheboygan North KM – Affirmative – Nigeria – At-Large Team
Contention 1 is inherency
Initially note that all your disads are non-unique—Africa Command became operational last year and TODAY, Secretary of State Rice announced that the government has expanded AFRICOM’s role to CONFLICT RESOLUTION in the horn.
Ford, Today (January 11th)
[Chad. Staff Writer—The Black Agenda Report. “Rice Stokes Flames of War in Africa” The Black Agenda Report, 11 Jan 2008//JVOSSOn February 6th, 2007, President Bush directed the creation of …and be fully operational by October 2008.
The U.S. engaged in a MEDFLAG exercise with Nigeria in 2006
Campbell 2006
[John, US AMB Nigeria, http://abuja.usembassy.gov/sp_09042006.html//JVOSS]
MEDFLAG 2006 is a joint, combined exercise … to also include avian influenza, and malaria.
However – these operations are too short-term and lack continuous presence, which is vital to their effectiveness
Pruden 6
[Lieutenant Commander, Medical Service Corps, United States Navy; Should Medical Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Activities Focus on Building Public Health Capacity in Africa to Better Influence Theater Security Cooperation Objectives?; A paper submitted to the Faculty of the Naval War College; stinet//JVOSS]
DSCA was able to provide some data for EUCOM covering fiscal … individual MEDCAP teams have minimal impact.”11
TEXT: The United States federal government should establish yearly MEDFLAG exercises in Nigeria. We can clarify.
Contention 2 is Nigeria
Initially note that US-Nigerian relations are at a tipping point—America has shown signs of coordinated humanitarianism, but Lagos remains skeptical of US leadership and resents AFRICOM.
Taiwo, 11-28
[Juliana. International Reporter—All Africa.com “Nigeria Rejects US Africa Command” allafrica.com, 28 Nov. //JVOSS]
The Nigerian Federal Government…this national resolve
Despite concerns, American assistance is necessary in the Delta—Anti-Americanism, civil-military tensions, and terrorism have ramped up instability to crisis levels
Lyman and Morrison ‘4
[Princeton and Stephen. Former US Ambassador to South Africa and Nigeria; Director of the Africa Program @ CSIS. “The Terrorist Threat in Africa” Foreign Affairs. Jan/Feb 2004. Lexis//JVOSS]
To date, there is no…of economic support
Must act now—tensions in the Delta are weeks away from escalating to a full-scale war
Ashby, 1-9
[Tom. Nigeria Correspondent for Reuters and the BBC. “Nigeria Militants Prepare Big Oil Attack” Reuters, 9 Jan 2008. Lexis//JVOSS]
Armed groups in Nigeria’s…per day of crude oil
Oil sanctions against Iran are intensifying—mostly as a result of stable oil markets
Burns ‘7
[Nick. Under Sec of State for Poli Affairs. “US Policy Toward Iran” Testimony Before the Senate. banking.senate.gov March 07//JVOSS]
In recent weeks…investment it seeks
Stable Iranian oil sanctions are the crucial internal link to preventing nuclearization—short-circuits Tehran’s funding
Clawson ‘7
[Pat. Dept Director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. “Iran Options” The San Diego Union Tribune 18 Feb 2007. Lexis//JVOSS]
While the United States…outlook is not good
Nigerian instability supercharges oil prices—which allows Iran the economic resilience to circumvent sanctions and the ability to proliferate. Only a stable US-Nigerian alliance can solve the internal link to nuclearization and quash African terrorism.
Brown ‘7
[Michael. Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. “Nigeria’s Fresh Start” The Washington Post, 2 June 07. Lexis//JVOSS]
Nigeria’s domestic politics…enlightened agenda
Iranian nuclearization sets the world on fire—ramps up instability, creates international enemies, ensures nuclear terrorism, and makes global nuclear war inevitable
Kurtz ‘6
[Stan. Senior Fellow @ Ethics and Public Policy Centre. “Our Fallout Shelter Future” The National Review, 28 Aug 2006. Lexis//JVOSS]
Proliferation optimists…into nuclear conflagrations
We control probability—a regional nuclear war starting in Iran is the most likely scenario for an escalating great power war, which causes extinction
Crytzer ‘7
[Kurt. Lt Colonel in the Army. “Mahdi and the Iranian Nuclear Threat” 30 March 2007. Stinet//JVOSS]
The potential worst case…in the Third World War
Nuclear terrorism makes extinction inevitable
Sid-Ahmed ‘4
[Mohammed, Policy Analyst and Staff Writer for Al-Ahram Weekly, “Extinction!” http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2004/705/op5.htm//REAL TEAM]
We have reached a point…no one will emerge victorious
Initially note that AFRICOM EXPANSION is inevitable—but a legitimizing force like MEDFLAGS is crucial to the organization’s success.
Mills et al, ‘7
[Greg. Terence McNamee. Mauro Lorenzo. Matt Uttley. Africa Experts for the Brenthouse Discussion Group. “Questioning AFRICOM” Aug 1. Lexis//JVOSS]
In October…but Africa’s
MEDFLAG expansion is vital to set a precedent for ALL forms of American intervention—solves the inadequacies in current policy
McCarthy ‘7
[Lt. Commander Sean—US Navy. Grad Student @ Naval War College. “Exercises and Training: The Key to Developing Security Cooperation Under the New AFRICOM” Naval War College . May 2007. JSTOR//JVOSS]
Aside from the potential exercise frameworks…as initially conceived
Military training programs are the crucial internal link to AFRICOM success—build relationships, enhance readiness, and increase the educational value of training exercises.
McCarthy ‘7
[Lt. Commander Sean—US Navy. Grad Student @ Naval War College. “Exercises and Training: The Key to Developing Security Cooperation Under the New AFRICOM” Naval War College . May 2007. JSTOR//JVOSS ]
The success that other…maintains these relationships
AFRICOM is vital to overall US leadership—key test for all forms of American engagement
Cale ‘5
[Paul. Lt Colonel in US Army, Masters Candidate in Strategic Studies @ Army War College. Africa Command: The Newest Combatant Command. 2005. Stinet//JVOSS]
If the United States…Continent of Africa
A world absent US leadership terminally culminates in extinction
Ferguson ‘4
[Niall. Prof of History @ NYU. Foreign Policy, July/Aug 2004//REAL TEAM]
The reversal of globalization…not-so-new world order
No turns—multipolarity is the comparatively more likely scenario for nuclear extinction
Kagan ‘7
[Rob. Senior Assc @ Carnegie. “End of Dreams, Return of History.” Policy Review, Aug/Sept 2007. Avail Online: www.hoover.org //JVOSS]
By the same token…provide an easier path
Contention Four is Solvency
First, increasing the frequency and duration of MEDFLAG exercises creates sustainable success—an extended presence is crucial to resolve the underlying causes of instability
Pruden ‘6
[Paul. Lt. Commander of the Medical Service Corps of the US NAVY. “Should Medical Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Activities Focus on Building Public Health Capacity in Africa to Better Influence Theater Security Cooperation Objectives?” The Naval War College 2006 .Stinent//JVOSS]
Another approach might be…select communities
Military-to-military exercises are vital to US-Nigerian relations and independently increase Nigerian stability
Sisk 96
[Tim. Brooks Institute. “Future US Engagement in Africa: Opportunities and Obstacles for Conflict Management” www.usip.org/pubs //JVOSS]
Several participants suggested that…acceptable behavior
MEDFLAGS are key—joint military exercises only have a positive impact if they are focused on humanitarianism. Winning the hearts and minds of local populations is vital to overall success.
Henk 98
[Dan. Member of USAF Institute for National Security Studies and Professor of African Affairs at US Army War College. “Uncharted Paths, Uncertain Vision: US military Involvements in sub-Saharan Africa in the Wake of the Cold War” March 1998. www.usafa.af.mil //JVOSS]
In 1987, the Joint Chiefs…its regional involvements
Your counterplans are laughable—the DoD has unique training, resources, intelligence, funding, and personnel.
Fox ‘98
[Will. Army LT Colonel, Special Forces Officer and Flight Surgeon. ”Phantom Warriors” Parameters, Winter 1998. Lexis//JVOSS]
The United States has the resources…in the region
Military humanitarianism solves all your offense—builds alliances, fixes current flaws, and overcomes existing forms of resentment
Leech ‘4
[James. Colonel in US Army/Masters Candidate @ US Army War College. “911 for the World: A Case for Greater US Military Involvement in Humanitarian Operations” June 2004. Stinet//JVOSS]
In a time in which…growth and trust
Sheboygan North KM—2AC Add-Ons DEMOCRACY
Nigeria is key to overall African Democracy—it’s Africa’s brightest beacon
Lyman and Cotton ‘7
[Princeton and Linda. Advisors for the Overseas Development Council. “US-Nigerian Relations: New Links to Reinforce Democracy” Nov 07. Lexis]
Solves your offense
Diamond 95
IRAQ
Failure to confront Iran ensures Iraqi fragmentation—it’s a continuation of the Mullah’s quest against America
Ledeen ‘8
[Mike. Iran Expert @ American Enterprise Institute. The Iranian Time Bomb: The Mullah Zealots’ Quest for Destruction. 2008, Pg 12-13]
Iraqi Fragmentation ensures global secession wars
Yahpe ‘3
[Judith. Senior Fellow—National Institute for Strategic Studies. “Three States is No Solution” The Globe and Mail. December 2003. Lexis]
Extinction
Shehadi 93
[Kama. Research Associate at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Ethnic Self-Determination and the Break-Up of States. 1993, Pg 81-2]
WOMEN
Iranian regime power systematically oppresses women—religious authority and governmental power
Ledeen ‘8
[Mike. Iran Expert @ American Enterprise Institute. The Iranian Time Bomb: The Mullah Zealots’ Quest for Destruction. 2008, Pg 35-6]
Iranian sexism is key to global patriarchal dominance—Iran sets a global precedent
Ledeen ‘8
[Mike. Iran Expert @ American Enterprise Institute. The Iranian Time Bomb: The Mullah Zealots’ Quest for Destruction. 2008, Pg 40-1]
Moral obligation to protect female rights—patriarchal dominance makes all your impacts inevitable
Tickner 92
[Ann. Prof of IR at USC. Gender in International Relations: Feminist Perspectives on Achieving Global Security. 1992, www.ciaonet.org/book/tickner ]
CHINA
Nigerian oil is key to Chinese security—instability in the Delta would jack Beijing’s supply
Akl ‘6
[Aida. “China’s African Safari”. Voice of America News. 22 Feb 06. Lexis]
That causes lashout in the Spratlys—energy insecurity fuels nationalism and the desire to acquire land
Herberg ‘5
[Mikkal. Director of the Asian Energy Security Program at the National Bureau of Asian Research. “Asia’s Energy Insecurity: Cooperation of Conflict? “ Strategic Asia. 2005. Lexis]
Nuclear War
Howle ‘1
[Roy Lt. Colonel and Exec Officer for the Undersecretary of the Army. “An Inevitable War: Engaged Containment and the US-China Balance” Parameters. Autumn 01. Lexis]
Extinction
Johnson ‘1
[Chalmers Johnson. Chairman of the Center of Chinese Studies at UofC Berkley and President of the Japan Policy Research Institute. “Time to Bring the Troops Home.” The Nation May 14 2001]
Sheboygan North KM—Politics Link Turns
We impact turn politics disads—if anyone needs cites for our turns to individual scenarios, just email me.
Sheboygan North KM – Negative – At-Large Team
LOST Good
Initially note that Congress is set to approve ratification of the United Nations Convention: Law of the Sea Treaty—vote counts and committee support
IPS 12-4
[Inter-Press Service. “Senate Committee Votes to Ratify Law of the Sea Treaty” 12-4-07 Lexis]\
Plan drains capital
Carroll ‘1
[Terry. “Engagement or Marriage: The Case for an Expanded Military Medical Role in Africa” Army War College Strategy Report. 2001]
Capital is key to passage—overcomes resentment
Kraus ‘7
[Don. Vice President of Govt. Relations—Citizens for Global Solutions. “Time to Ratify the Law of the Sea” June 6. www.fpif.org/fpiftxt/4286 ]
Failure to ratify the Law of the Sea makes American aggression in the Arctic inevitable—force would be used to fend off potential adversaries
King 10-22
[Neil. International Correspondent Specializing in Environmental Concerns. “”US Resistance Thaws” The Wall Street Journal. 10-22-07. Lexis]
This makes Russian miscalculation over the arctic inevitable—the motherland is sensitive to resource-based concerns
Eachus, 9-10
[Ron. Former Senator and Fellow @ Heritage Institute. “US Should Sign Treaty to Stake Claim in Arctic” Statesman Journal, 9-10. JSTOR]
The terminal impact is extinction—US-Russian conflict would engulf the globe in nuclear war
Kanter 99
[Arnold. Senior Fellow @ Forum for International Policy “A Deal with Russia on Arms Control?” The Boston Globe, 9-13-99]
CANADA COUNTERPLAN
Canada Solves—world’s best at solving disease and stabilizing failed states
Today’s Job ‘5
[Markets.com—Canadian Online Reference Magazine. www.customerservicecareers.com, Jan 05]
CHINA THREAT CONSTRUCTION
The Link: their depiction of China as a threat is a discursive construct that doesn’t reflect objective reality. The thesis of a threatening Chinese rise is a falsehood designed to ratify Western power.
Chengxin Pan, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Faculty of Arts, at Deakin University, August 2004, Discourses Of ‘China’ In International Relations: A Study in Western Theory as (IR) Practice, p. 141-142
These representations make war inevitable
Chengxin Pan, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Faculty of Arts, at Deakin University, August 2004, Discourses Of ‘China’ In International Relations: A Study in Western Theory as (IR) Practice, p. 43-44
Vote negative, use the ballot to criticize their representations of China and abandon attempts to render China knowable and controllable.
Chengxin Pan, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Faculty of Arts, at Deakin University, August 2004, Discourses Of ‘China’ In International Relations: A Study in Western Theory as (IR) Practice, p. 259-260
EXCLUDE SUDAN
First, aid to Sudan exacerbates conflict and makes genocide inevitable; assistance only widens the ethnic divide.
Bell 99
[Pete. CEO of Care USA. “Concern for Sudan” Washington Post, Dec 99]
Genocide turns the case
Vetlesen 2k
[Arne Johan. Prof of Philosophy @ U of Oslo. Journal of Peace Research, Vol 37. Lexis]
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