1. Can interdependence work?
2. By now I am sure you all have heard about Otto Warmbier, the American Student held in North Korea that was sent home and passed away this week. Given what you have read so far, how would you advise President Trump to handle this situation with North Korea? When possible use some of the readings to back your answer up.
3. How do immigration restrictions contribute to the problems of the Global South? Given these problems how should the Global North Respond?
4. Looking at the current trends in immigration to places like the US and Europe, what do you believe are the obligations to the Global south by the Global North?
5. Should international law always be followed?
6. Looking at the European Union and Brexit, how do you feel about the Brexit movement? What do you think led to this push to leave the European Union?
7. Do the UN and the U.S. share the same foreign policy goals? What should happen when these two goals collide and conflict? For Example: The UN is a global organization focused on multilateral decisions. How do we reconcile that with and America First administration?
8. Given that terrorism seems to be a part of every day living now, how would you advise President Trump or Prime Minister May to respond to terrorism concerns?
9. Do you agree with Hobbes assessment of human nature? If not, what is your assessment of human nature? Can you think of any other causes of war?
9. IF IT WERE PROVEN, that Russia indeed interfered in our elections in an attempt to overthrow our Republic or North Korea abused the three Americans they continue to hold like they did Otto, would this be a justification to go to war with these countries? Justify your answers.
10. Who are future challengers to U.S. hegemony? Why do you believe this?
11. How relevant is the global deterrence theory in today's global situation?
12. Is collective security something the U.S. should pursue in the future?
13. What would Kant say about the forcible spread of democracy?
14. There has been a call for the US to leave the United Nations? Should the US consider an immediate withdrawal? What would be the pros? Cons?
15. Why do Howe and Jackson say "economic performance, in fact, is more likely to deteriorate than improve" in states with aging populations?
Howe and Jackson warn that the results of graying populations and they are likely to lead to a further and more severe problem for states. What is it and how would you combat it?
16. How do you feel about the President reversing the executive order on the Paris Climate Accord? Be sure to defend your answer with fact based answers and be respectful to one another please.