Going global 07 memo template
a memo, short for memorandum, is a brief and direct response to a question or issue. memos are used in many different types of work, often through email.
use this memo template to complete your assignment. to use it, replace the text in parentheses with your own words and ideas. be sure to check your work for spelling and grammar. be sure that you have answered all questions thoroughly with information from the lesson.

memo

to: president of the united states of america

from: (your name)

date: (today's date)

subject: attack on mexico

(this introductory paragraph should quickly explain the purpose of the memo. it should have at least three complete sentences that answer these questions: which international organization could be contacted about this conflict? why would you contact them? )

(when in a crisis, a government has four basic ways it can respond. this second paragraph should address the action you recommend. it should have at least three complete sentences that answer these questions: how would you respond to this situation? what type of response is this on the foreign policy spectrum? how did the united states respond to a similar conflict from the past? )

MEMO  

To: President of the United States of America  

From: Jay Zaragoza  

Date: Wednesday, June 5th 2019  

Subject: Attack on Mexico  

The purpose of this memo is to plea for aid through an executive order for our close ally Mexico on the wake of this attack by the EZLN. Mexico needs to maintain a free and independent condition as per policies already in place. The first issue we need to deal with is to take care of the injured citizens during the attack which number in the dozens as last reported. The U.N. must stand ready in case the attacks are prolonged and red cross must be contacted and involved immediately.  

Mexico and the U.S. have for long had a strong bond and the Monroe doctrine dictates that this response is definitely within the foreign policy spectrum and in our best interests. Military force is not yet on the table as we believe the attack is attributed to a small faction of the EZLN. At the moment there are financial measures that may be implemented to prevent future acts of terror. The U.S. government can target businesses that are tied to the activities of the EZLN and its leader, this can be done through an executive order, declaring a national emergency or new legislation as per the Kingpin act.  

We know that by targeting a rebel group’s finances we may weaken them enough to eventually have law enforcement dismantle the threat. We know from previous experience that this strategy worked when we dismantled the Cali Cartel in Colombia. The Monroe doctrine dictates we get involved when protecting mutual interests in Latin America.

Dear Mr. President, I am hoping that you can see that the path of friendship and quick response to help a close ally can only benefit our mutual interests. I beg an executive order be enacted to resolve this issue.

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