Topic A: Terrorism
Terrorism has played an increasingly large role in international relations and national defense in recent years, and rightly so. Recent highly-publicized instances of terrorism, specifically the World Trade Center Attacks on 9/11 and the London underground bombings, are compelling states to coordinate efforts to effectively combat terrorism. Efforts to unite against terrorism have been somewhat hindered by a lack of consensus for a particular definition of terrorism.
The CCPCJ can serve as an objective base where an acceptable definition of terrorism can be established and from which coordination between various law enforcement agencies can be negotiated. It is imperative that countries accept similar definitions for terrorism as well as similar standards for punishing perpetrators of terrorism. If these issues are not addressed in an organized and effective manner, terrorist attempts will be more successful and many lives will be lost.
What are other issues that factor into terrorism that can be addressed by the CCPCJ? How can terrorists, people who may not care for their own personal well-being, best be prosecuted?
Topic B: Violence in South Africa
South Africa's crime rates, despite having Africa's largest economy and despite being the most socially developed country on the continent, remain extremely high. South Africa's recent political history has dramatically affected its crime situation. The tension generated by its racist practices is still manifesting itself in the attacks on white farm owners. Gated communities, usually inhabited by wealthy whites, only add to the tension.
Ever since the country opened up its borders in 1994, organized crime has increased, illegally exporting diamonds and gold out of the country. Aside from the precious nonrenewable resources, the millions of dollars lost in these activities directly affect the South African populace. South Africa's position of prominence makes the fight against its crime problem that much more important. How can the CCPCJ help discontinue the culture of crime as exhibited by the violent taxi turf wars?