1. In the context of the Cold War, why was it so important to the Untied States to broker a peace settlement between Israel and Egypt?

2. Why did religion confuse Cold War decision maker?

3. What factors prevented President Carter from accurately assessing the political situation in Iran?

4. Why did the United States use the CIA to participate in Afghanistan? Why open relations with a dictator in Pakistan? What are the long-term consequences of these decision?