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Impact on the US and its Citizens
Opportunity CostWhat are we unable
to do in the US?
Country Continent / Region Country Continent / Region
Afghanistan Jordan
Algeria* Kazakhstan
Angola Kuwait
Azerbaijani Laos*
Bahrain Libya*
Belarus* Mauritania
Brunei Myanmar (Burma)*
Cambodia North Korea*
Cameroon Oman
Central African Rep Qatar
Chad* Russia
China Rwanda
Congo Saudi Arabia
Cuba* Somalia*
Djibouti Sudan*
Egypt* Swaziland
Equatorial Guinea* Syria*
Eritrea* Tajikistan
Ethiopia* Turkmenistan
Gabon UAE
Gambia Uzbekistan*
Guinea Bassau Vietnam
Iran* Yemen
Iraq Zimbabwe*
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Question Answer
Who defines/defined the term “failed-State”?
Is the term positive or negative?
Why do people disagree on its definition?
Why does it matter that we track/observe/pay attention to this issue?
According to Freedom House, _____ % of all people live in “non free” countries and ___% in “partly free.” What’s the difference and why does it matter?
Why doesn’t the US just get rid of all dictators and create democracies in all of the countries led by dictators?
Describe the impact of the current global political system on US Foreign Policy:
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None of the failed states/ dictatorships actually threaten the US’ actual existence.
Addressing the entire global situation is unfeasible
Realigning the US Military for humanitarian purposes weakens its primary mission as “peace keepers through strength”
Question Answer
How do the failed states/dictatorships affect the US in:
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The United Nations
Un Security Council
World Bank / IMF
Issues with Immigration
Issues with Refugees
Global Trade
Oil Production / Accessibility
Local Schools
US Political agenda
US Taxes