The norms of noninterference in the internal affairs of states are stronger than the norms against genocide. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Provide examples to support your answer.
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Compare and contrast conflicts of interest and conflicts of ideas as presented in the textbook. Which of these types of conflict is more serious (i.e., difficult to prevent and likely to lead to armed conflict)?
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European textbooks were revised after World War II to reduce ethnic and national stereotypes and to give a fairer portrayal of Europe's various nations. What about the textbooks you used to learn your country's history?
Did they give an accurate picture, or did they overstate the virtues of your own ethnic group or nation at the expense of others? How?
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We had to destroy the village to save it. Explain the origins of this quote. What does it mean? Under what conditions is it most likely to occur? What can be done to avoid such a situation? Give a concrete example to explain this phenomenon.
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Discuss the historical trends in the development of warfare. How are wars different today than in the 19th and 20th centuries? What has changed? What has remained the same?
What predictions of the future regarding warfare can be made based on what has transpired to date? In your lifetime, how do you think warfare will change?
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