Failed nations are a greater threat to the U.S. than stable nations

AFFIRMATIVE CONSTRUCTIVE INTRODUCTION: I affirm the resolution as stated. STATEMENT OF RESOLUTION: Resolved: Failed nations are a greater threat to the U. S. than stable nations. DEFINITIONS: Threat - an expression of intention to hurt, destroy, punish, etc. , as in retaliation or intimidation an indication of imminent danger, harm, evil, etc. the threat of war (source: www. yourdictionary. com) Failed nations – "A state that is failing has several attributes. One of the most common is the loss of physical control of its territory or a monopoly on the legitimate use of force. Other attributes of state failure include the erosion of legitimate authority to make collective decisions, an inability to provide reasonable public services, and the inability to interact with other states as a full member of the international community. The 12 indicators cover a wide range of state failure risk elements such as extensive corruption and criminal behavior, inability to collect taxes or otherwise draw on citizen support, large-scale involuntary dislocation of the population, sharp economic decline, group-based inequality, institutionalized persecution or discrimination, severe demographic pressures, brain drain, and environmental decay. States can fail at varying rates through explosion, implosion, erosion, or invasion over different time periods. " Included in the 38-nation "alert" list for failed states are Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, Lebanon, Pakistan, and Sudan. 2. By stricter definition, a failed nation is also characterized as a people who share common customs, origins, history, and frequently language, but who lack the key component of a sovereign government (this definition would include significant terrorist organizations, revolutionary groups, etc. ). (Source: Borrowed with permission from alto2osu / . http://www.fundforpeace.org... ) Stable nations – Stable nations are in essence the antonym of failed nations. Stable: firm in character, purpose, or resolution; steadfast reliable, dependable not likely to change or be affected adversely; lasting; enduring (source: www. your dictionary. com) OVERVIEW: The question is this: who poses a greater threat to the United States? A. Stable nations B. Failed nations POINT 1: Stable nations are more likely to remain at peace with the United States. Please review the list of states highlighted in green and yellow. The United States enjoys a harmonious and positive working relationship with many of the countries listed. Without an extreme motive for doing so, it is highly improbable that any of the stable nations would pose a threat to the United States. POINT 2: Failed nations often have little to lose by attacking not only the United States, but also any nation. I now invite you to review the list of countries highlighted in orange and red. (. http://www.fundforpeace.org... ) Nations such as these listed are far more likely to pose a threat to the United States. Many of them have had strained relations with the United States, indicating a motive. POINT 3: Stable nations vs. failed nations. Stable nations are fundamentally different from failed nations. Comparatively, the citizens of stable nations generally enjoy a better quality of life than those of failed nations. It doesn't pass the common sense test for a stable nation to initiate trouble with the United States. Remaining at peace is a strong deterrent. Failed nations, which include terrorist groups by definition, have attacked the United States. With radical or idealogical tendencies, it stands to reason that failed nations have the higher propensity toward violence directed at the United States. SUMMARY: Given the aforementioned, there is no legitimate reason to believe that a stable nation would pose an unprovoked threat to the United States. Contrastly, failed nations, including terrorist organizations, not only have shown past aggression toward the United States, but have also indicated threats. Knowing this, the resolution is clearly affirmed as stated. Thank you.