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Please post the Questions of the Day below:

October 8 Due Date: Question of the Day #1 (this is a 20 point question): In the space below write a reponse to this statement then reply in the appropriate place: Discuss below one concept that surprised you in the introduction to this class. Please comment twice on your classmate's posts.

November 06 Due Date: Question of the Day #3 (this is a 100 point question): In the CLASS write a reponse to this statement: Game Theory: We have spent many class minutes discussing Game Theory. In class on Wednesday, write an essay discussing a practical application of game theory using what you have learned from the introduction and Spangler's videos with your text book. Treat this as a formative open book, open note assessment. There are many newspapers in the front of class which you can also use.

November 10 Due Date: Question of the Day #4 (this is a 20 point question): In the space below write a reponse to this statement then reply in the appropriate place: Game Theory: We have spent many class minutes dicussing Game Theory. Pick one of the discussed game theories and explain what it is and how it applies to International Relations. Please reply to your classmates response.

November 18: Virtual School Day: Due November 20 Question of the Day #5 (this is a 50 point question) This question is due in class in hard copy. You can if you wish post your answer below: Liberalism: We have spent many class and readings discussing the theory of Realism. Please read your book from page 23 through page 30. After reading the section in your book on Liberalism Theory, in an essay format (5 paragraphs) write a comparison/contrast of Liberalism and Realism. Please include in your conclusion a brief statement of your opinion on each. Your opinion, of course, will not be graded just if you did it or didn't do it.

December 10 Due Date: Question of the Day #6 (this is a 50 point question): (this is question #2 just moved)

In the space below write a reponse to this statement then reply in the appropriate place:

Over the next few days we will be discussing theoretical ideas and thus the basis for the study of International Relations. These ideas cross subject lines. Some of the theories apply to such disciplines as Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, and/or Philosophy. Over the next few weeks do a little research and in the posts below, in about 100-500 words report what you have found in your research by discussing the same theories as they apply to the other disciplines as it compares to International Relations.

March 8 Due Date: Question of the Day #7 (this is a 20 point question):

In the space below write a reponse to this statement then reply in the appropriate place:

We have been talking about the probability of war using math. Do you think that this is a valid way to understand war and its relationship to International Relations. Give me examples as to why you agree or disagree.

Final Assessment:

I gave you a handout on the military preparedness of Saudi Arabia and their responsibility in the Middle East as a regional power. We have been talking about the UN and its ability to carry out the UN mission. One of the stated goals of the UN is to utilize regional powers to help with the UN mission. Based upon what you have read, is Saudi Arabia ready to assume the mantle of a regional power in fact rather than in name only? Will the continuing mission of the UN fall back on the big 3 super powers, US, Russia, China? If it does who can police the police? What should be the goals of the UN in the near term and in the future?

email me your answer no later than Wednesday.