GDBB 8 - Cuba & the US

Use one of the current events sources linked at  http://svhs-hwc-fall2016.blogspot.com/2016/06/approved-sources-for-hwc-current-events.html to find at least 2 recent news article that relate to, support, or refute Shifter and Raderstorf's assertion about the evolving relationship between the United States & Cuba.  Your comment should include the titles of and links to the news article.  Then, briefly summarize these articles with an explanation of how these sources relate to the arguments presented in the briefing book.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

GDBB 7 - Climate Geopolitics: The Road to Paris & Beyond

Use one of the current events sources linked at  http://svhs-hwc-fall2016.blogspot.com/2016/06/approved-sources-for-hwc-current-events.html to find at least 2 recent news article that relate to, support, or refute Sweet's discussion about the political implications of climate change.  Your comment should include the titles of and links to the news article.  Then, briefly summarize these articles with an explanation of how these sources relate to the arguments presented in the briefing book.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

GDBB 6 - The UN's Post-2015 Development Agenda & Leadership

Use one of the current events sources linked at  http://svhs-hwc-fall2016.blogspot.com/2016/06/approved-sources-for-hwc-current-events.html to find at least 2 recent news article that relate to, support, or refute Brown & Weiss's assertions about the future of the United Nations.  Your comment should include the titles of and links to the news article.  Then, briefly summarize these articles with an explanation of how these sources relate to the arguments presented in the briefing book.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

GDBB 5 - Korean Choices

Use one of the current events sources linked at  http://svhs-hwc-fall2016.blogspot.com/2016/06/approved-sources-for-hwc-current-events.html to find at least 2 recent news article that relate to, support, or refute Snyder's description of Korean politics.  Your comment should include the titles of and links to the news article.  Then, briefly summarize these articles with an explanation of how these sources relate to the arguments presented in the briefing book.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

GDBB 4 - International Migration

Use one of the current events sources linked at  http://svhs-hwc-fall2016.blogspot.com/2016/06/approved-sources-for-hwc-current-events.html to find at least 2 recent news article that relate to, support, or refute Chamie's explanation of international migration.  Your comment should include the titles of and links to the news article.  Then, briefly summarize these articles with an explanation of how these sources relate to the arguments presented in the briefing book.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

GDBB 3 - The Future of Kurdistan

Use one of the current events sources linked at  http://svhs-hwc-fall2016.blogspot.com/2016/06/approved-sources-for-hwc-current-events.html to find at least 2 recent news article that relate to, support, or refute Krajeski's positions on the Kurds and Kurdistan.  Your comment should include the titles of and links to the news article.  Then, briefly summarize these articles with an explanation of how these sources relate to the arguments presented in the briefing book.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

GDBB 2- The Rise of ISIS

Use one of the current events sources linked at  http://svhs-hwc-fall2016.blogspot.com/2016/06/approved-sources-for-hwc-current-events.html to find at least 2 recent news article that relate to, support, or refute Johnsen's assertion about the emergence and influence of ISIS.  Your comment should include the titles of and links to the news article.  Then, briefly summarize these articles with an explanation of how these sources relate to the arguments presented in the briefing book.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

GDBB 1 - Shifting Alliances in the Middle East

Use one of the current events sources linked at  http://svhs-hwc-fall2016.blogspot.com/2016/06/approved-sources-for-hwc-current-events.html to find at least 2 recent news article that relate to, support, or refute Ryan's assertion about the shifting alliances in the Middle East.  Your comment should include the titles of and links to the news article.  Then, briefly summarize these articles with an explanation of how these sources relate to the arguments presented in the briefing book.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

GDBB - Comment Directions

After you have read and taken notes on each topic in the Great Decisions Briefing Book  use the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2016.blogspot.com/2016/06/approved-sources-for-hwc-current-events.html to find at least 2 recent news articles that relate to, support, or refute the arguments presented in each section.  Post each comment to the appropriate post.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

GGS III - From Food to Guns, Germs, & Steel

After you've read Part III: From Food to Guns, Germs, & Steel, identify one point or issue with which you agree, disagree, or about which you would like to learn more.  Use the SVHS databases or the Internet to find out more.

Your comment to this post should include the author, title, source, link or database title, and a summary of the source.  In your summary, please explain why you choice this particular topic for further exploration.