1. How is the NATO expansion of a continuation of the Cold War struggle for territory? Why did the expansion anger Russia?

2. There are many legal questions about violating sovereignty in the name of protecting human rights. Can we? Should we? When? Who should do it?

3. What countries do you see as powerhouses in the 21st century? Why? Consider geostrategic positions, military, economy, political culture, etc.

In the following questions, please use terms, conceptions, important figures, and dates of events from the textbook to support you answers.

Remember, this is practice for the final essay so make sure that you provide your own personal opinions and evidence from the readings/videos/discussions in class, thanks!

Essay Questions (Pick 1 Out of the 2, make sure that your response is at least 200 words):

1. What does the designation of intellectual property as a tradable good tell you about the international economy at the end of the twentieth century? Given the trend toward nuclear proliferation, do you think it is possible to prevent nuclear war?

2. What does the outbreak of genocide, ethic cleansing, and terrorist bombings in the 1990s tell you about the nature of the post-Cold War world? Do you think the rise in nationalist violence and the growing number of regional and international organizations signals the end of the nation-state as the most important actor in the international arena?