Suicide Bombings in Afghanistan- Controversial Mind Map

How did this issue start?	How should it be resolved?
The Taliban in northern Afghanistan had the knowledge that members of their tribes who had been captured by Afghan forces were being brutally mistreated while being detained in Kunduz Taliban tribes have constructed self-made bombs and travelled in waves from the northern borders into the northern & central provinces, disguised as everyday people	The provincial jails and other detainment institutes should eliminate media releases, and keep their methods confidential The Taliban tribes should all be detained, or be under constant surveillance Border policies and security should be increased

Suicide Bombings in Afghanistan

Brisbane- Complex Mind Map

Flooding of Brisbane- 10 facts you should know

Floodwaters washed through Australia’s third largest city rising up just shy of record levels, submerging entire neighbourhoods.

Thousands of homeowners have been informed that their houses will be permanently uninhabitable

In some areas, water reached the rooftops, shut sown roads and power, highways and railroads haves been washed away, and entire communities have been devastated.

This flood is the third in sequence since late November, 2010 and has killed 25 people.

Brisbane’s mayor, Campbell Newman, announced to the media that 11 900 homes and 2 500 businesses have been completely submerged.

This flood has left an area the size of France and Germany combined underwater.

Damage repair is expected to be and early estimate of $5 billion, American

Australian search & rescue are looking for approximately 60 people; death toll is expected to rise.

The series of floods are a result of a weather phenomenon; La Nina à La Nina occurs when the temperature of the eastern Pacific is cooler than usual, but the temperature of the western Pacific is warmer than usual. This makes the winds stronger, allowing them to pull persistent rain clouds across the coastline.

Another cause of the Brisbane flood is the Wivenhoe Dam. The dam was so full that Mayor Newman arranged for a controlled low-ground flooding. However, in accompaniment with the unusual weather conditions this act had far more drastic effect.

Flooding of Brisbane- Controversial Chart

How did this issue start?	How should it be resolved?
The flooding of Brisbane, Australia was inevitable according to the extreme weather conditions and the La Nina storm; but was worsened when Mayor Campbell Newman initiated the opening of the Wivenhoe Dam. The combination of the Wivenhoe Dam and La Nina overflowed Brisbane   The Wivenhoe Dam was not released regularly enough & by November 2011 it was necessary	A new municipal government should be installed Pollution should be controlled to avoid extreme & unpredictable weather conditions The Wivenhoe Dam should be monitored and release more frequently to avoid the necessity for mass flooding

Flooding of Brisbane- Interrelated Chart

Environmental	Political	Social & Cultural	Economic
Flood devastate entire cities Resources are depleted Chemicals that seep into the water transfer into the soil The primary industry goes under Weather conditions prevail, making the damage worseà extreme weather is a result of pollution and global warming Heritage sites & reserves are washed away	Citizens blame the municipal government Political buildings & monuments are ruinedà citizens may lose faith in the governments intentions	Citizens emigrate, loss of culture Media alerts other countries that Australia is in need- welfare à destroys reputation Religious buildings are washed awayàpeople are discouraged Brisbane is a famous tourist destination and a capital city, many crucial businesses and attractions are lost	Population falls- emigration & death Imports are increased but exports are decreased Economy goes into debt Overpopulation of surrounding cities (Brisbane citizens need to find a new home) Unemployment rates increase

My Opinion

In my opinion the flooding of Brisbane, Australia does not weigh solely on the unfortunate weather conditions; but equally on the shoulders of the Australian government. Under the leadership of Mayor Campbell Newman, the Wivenhoe Dam was ordered opened in order to release some of the excess water. This minor flooding was to be controlled and harmless to the city. However, the government acted on moment’s notice and did not take into consideration the element of extreme weather. The dam was opened on the same day that the La Nina storm took course; the combination of the two had dire effects. The flow of water from the dam was uncontrollable under the phenomenal weather conditions and they overflowed the entire city. The Australian government plays a huge role in the devastation of Brisbane, and will continue to do so if the people don’t fight for a change. I feel that the citizens should have a left-wing approach to this event in spite of the commonwealth government. They should realize that they have been exploited and deserve a government that will work for their best interests. Putting Australia on the track of a more effective government will show that the people take interest in their well-being and the development of their country; it will also legitimize their arguments for progressivism and to eliminate high levels of inequality. Australians should empower a leader whom will show compassion and act progressively, not destructively.