Monday Professor Cocozzelli stated that when it comes to writing you have to stay consistent with your argument. Taking one argument and truly presenting it. I find that when writing I tend to add other arguments and it muddles the overall paper. So I have been taking the time to go back and make sure there is a focus to the paper. I still thing it is important to acknowledge other arguments and what they have to offer. Especially when it comes to migration and the concept of environmental refugees. This issue is one that doesn't seem to like it is going to be resolved anytime soon and seems like it will be a critical issue topic in the near future. They can only migrate further inland for so long, before it becomes pointless. I believe a more holistic view is needed when tackling this issue. We can't make progress if we just continue with empirical research alone.
There is also many layers in the international system that makes taking steps to actually solve this issue inefficient. While efforts are being made to help lighten the burden of the south pacific islands, such as aid and technology there is actually an issue with that as well. The main one is that it is only a temporary fix. I equate it to getting shot and then having someone come up and put a band-aid adhesive pad over it. The wound is no longer visible and blood isn't coming out from that area, but you are still internally bleeding and will still die. It is still needed as a way to slow the damage, but at the same time a long term more permanent solution is needed as well.
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