Global Issue #14

U.S. security at risk over water

This is an eye opening article.

Is this an "opportunity" for America? I mean - can we benefit from the issues that are inevitable in the areas mentioned in the article?

How can water become a "tool" for terrorists?

How surprised are you about the information you read? Explain your answer

Karzai urges American pullback after massacre

Read this article -

Respond to the following prompts -

If this same incident happened in the US - who should be allowed to prosecute the soldier that committed the crime? The US or the soldier's home country?

Who is prosecuting this American soldier? Do you think this is fair? Why or Why not?

Global Issue #13

U.S. takes on China over 'rare earths'

This is an interesting story about Free Trade with China.

How can the "Western powers" force China change its attitude about trading these resources?

What can really be done to change the why China deals with the world?

What was the most surprising about this article?

Global Issue #12

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Watch this -

Tell us how you feel after watching this.

That's it

Global Issue # 11

The Iran threat: Fact or fiction?

Iran focus of Obama, Netanyahu talks

Read this article - please respond to following prompts

What are the administration's reasons for supporting Israel? - Based on your knowledge and what you have read about this Global situation - Does the president need to move the US in this direction?

What are Israel's reasons for a possible -preemptive strike against Iran? from what you have read today and before - Are they justified?

Horror movie awards

Okay - its up to you guys to develop the categories for the movie awards.

Post your ideas for the different awards for the movies . We will vote on the categories you come up with in class.