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Your readings presented 3 things. (a) An overview of realism (b) An exploration of structural realism (c) An exploration of Power Transition Theory In this reflection, please identify 2 different contemporary (modern, ongoing) wars. You can think of this assignments as 2 “mini reflections” (in that this doesn’t have to be a single essay, it can be two shorter essays – one for each war/theoretical application). First, you will select one war best explained by Structural Realism. You will briefly describe the war (who are the actors, what do they want, what is the conflict about, etc.). After a short introductory summary, you will explain how the theory would see/explain the war. Remember that each theory carries its own set of assumptions about what we’re looking it, what we assume the interests are, what we assume causes conflict, etc. In the bulk of your essay, you’re going to discuss what the theory would see as the primary actors and sources of conflict, and then – based on the theory – you are going to predict one of the ways the war could end. (In this case, you may choose to identify how the conflict will end, OR you may hypothesize one of the ways the war could end based on the theory.) Be sure, in describing the ending, to explain why the theory would predict that particular outcome over others. In a final, paragraph, please identify where you see the strengths and weaknesses of the theory (more on this below).  Next, you will identify a second war and explain it using Power Transition Theory. You will do identically the same thing as described above. You will provide a short introductory summary, followed by an application of the theory – making sure to identify how the theory would see the conflict based on its specific set of assumptions. You will conclude with how the theory would precut the end of the war (as described above). In a final, paragraph, please identify where you see the strengths and weaknesses of the theory (more on this below).  Remember that good research means that you are NOT trying to prove yourself (or something) right. Theoretical applications like this are one of the ways we can limit bias. By applying theories (each with its own set of assumptions) to a situation, we can evaluate whether hypotheses that derive from that theory have empirical support (i.e., “wow! This theory really predicts the actions and outcomes of this well.” Or “yeah, based on this assumption, the theory really doesn’t capture the heart of the issue.”).

Here are data regarding Acme Company for the current month: All raw materials are direct materials. Cost of goods sold in the current month is $163,000. What is the change in the finished goods inventory balance during the current month?

Acme Company uses process costing and has only one processing department. During the current month, the ending work in process inventory has a balance of $117,600 and consists of 5,250 units which are 40% complete with respect to direct materials and 60% complete with respect to conversion costs. The cost per equivalent unit of production for direct materials during the month is $32. What is the cost per equivalent unit of production for conversion costs? 

Here are data regarding Acme Company for the current month: All raw materials are direct materials. Cost of goods sold in the current month is $159,000. What is the change in the finished goods inventory balance during the current month?

Acme Company uses process costing and has only one processing department. During the current month, the ending work in process inventory has a balance of $114,450 and consists of 5,250 units which are 40% complete with respect to direct materials and 60% complete with respect to conversion costs. The cost per equivalent unit of production for direct materials during the month is $32. What is the cost per equivalent unit of production for conversion costs?

Question 8 Sigrid is a foreign national from Norway. Her employer asks her to attend a trade show in the United States that will last a week. What should Sigrid do?

Question 14 Roger, a foreign national from Canada, possesses a two-year Associates Degree in electrical technology from a technical college and six years of progressive experience as an electrical engineer. Can Roger qualify for an H-1B specialty worker classification?

Question 26 Brad is a U.S. citizen enlisted in the army, stationed at a base in Japan. He is married to Jennifer, a citizen of Germany. She has never left her country. In the beginning of their relationship, Brad was attentive and kind. However, over time, he has become physically and mentally abusive towards her. She has called the military police on several occasions, therefore documenting the abuse. Can Jennifer file a petition as an abused spouse that will allow her to immigrate to the United States?

Question 19 There are times when conditions in a country or region change due to violent clashes, environmental disasters such as earthquakes, major health concerns, or other temporary emergency conditions that make it unsafe for individuals who reside in or are visiting the United States to return to their home country. In these circumstances, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security can designate what type of status to foreign nationals from the affected country?

Question 29 Solange arrives at JFK airport in New York from her native Democratic Republic of Congo, or DRC, where she had been a nurse. She wants to escape from her country because government soldiers raped her as punishment for medically treating fighters in the rebel forces. Solange is afraid to tell this to the CBP officer because she believes she will be sent back home. She presents a passport that was given to her by a friend who helped her to escape the country. However, the CBP officer is able to recognize that the passport is fraudulent. During a search of Solange’s luggage, officers discover her nursing diploma and letters of recommendation, which are to help her find work. A CBP supervisor determines that Solange tried to enter the United States illegally by using fraudulent documents and tells her that she is subject to expedited removal and will be put on the next plane back to the DRC. Solange is placed in a detention facility until there is a plane available to take her back home. While there, she learns about the asylum process. She apologized to an immigration officer in the detention center and notifies the officer that she is afraid to return. Will Solange still be put on the next plane back to the DRC?