Essential Question: Why do ethnic conflicts arise and what perpetuates them?
Of course, you cannot fully articulate an effective response to this extremely complex question. However, you will aim to generate a partial, but nonetheless valid, explanation based on an analysis of two conflicts.
Choose two of the following nations/states and compare and contrast the conflicts in terms of the following factors:
–historical development of ethnic diversity (ancient, WWI, recent?)
–degree to which ethnicity and religion have been contributors to conflict
–degree to which border disputes and political power sharing have been contributors to conflict
You may choose from the following nations and states, or choose others that have been important areas of armed conflict:
–Lebanon, Sri Lanka, India/Pakistan, Kurds, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan
DUE: Tuesday before class
Of course, you cannot fully articulate an effective response to this extremely complex question. However, you will aim to generate a partial, but nonetheless valid, explanation based on an analysis of two conflicts.
Choose two of the following nations/states and compare and contrast the conflicts in terms of the following factors:
–historical development of ethnic diversity (ancient, WWI, recent?)
–degree to which ethnicity and religion have been contributors to conflict
–degree to which border disputes and political power sharing have been contributors to conflict
You may choose from the following nations and states, or choose others that have been important areas of armed conflict:
–Lebanon, Sri Lanka, India/Pakistan, Kurds, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan
DUE: Tuesday before class