Ml/500 Week 2 Research Question And Hypothesis Exercise

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Week 2 Research Question and Hypothesis Exercise.
Michael J Smith
American Military University
INTL 500
9/16/2015
Prof. Darrel Driver, PhD

The growing surge of terrorism is one aspect of a new enemy encountered by the intelligence community. What makes this enemy so detrimental to National Security is the ability to continue to use freedom of movement seen in various applications from illegal immigration, logistical support as well as intelligence support. But how can this be? In the puzzle that I intend on researching, the connection between the cartels in South and Central America as well as Mexico and Transnational terror groups Does ISIS possess collaborative ties to the Narco-Cartels in the Southern Region?
Sullivan, John P. 2007."Terrorism,

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