International Human Trafficking and Homeland Security

This chapter describes how human trafficking might not appear to pose a threat to homeland security in the United States at first glance. However, this chapter will argue, human trafficking poses moral and practical challenges to U.S. security interests at home and abroad. Contemporary human trafficking is slavery, and it exhibits features that are every bit as brutal and terrorizing as the worst forms of slavery from past eras. The United States, most other countries, the United Nations, and innumerable nongovernmental organizations have al recognized the threats posed by human trafficking and the moral imperative to end it. Human trafficking by definition is a transnational problem and accordingly, it requires a coordinated, transnational response. The U.S. government can demonstrate its undying commitment to freedom as a universal value by promoting it in the most universal way possible at present; namely, through multilateral channels based on broad-based cooperation and not by acting unilaterally or with the support of a select few countries.

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    Praeger Security International

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  • Authors:
    • Kenney, Matthew T
  • Publication Date: 2006

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Print
  • Pagination: pp 165-177
  • Monograph Title: Homeland Security Protecting America’s Targets. Volume 1 Borders and Points of Entry
  • Serial:
    • Volume: 1

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  • Accession Number: 01050156
  • Record Type: Publication
  • ISBN: 0275987698
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: May 30 2007 3:05PM