Consider the span of the post-Cold War era that you have covered in this course. Taking into account historic relations with other powers and current challenges, choose two authors you’ve been assigned and argue if you agree or disagree with their recommendations for next steps. Be sure to note the reasons for your evaluation.
When did the challenge of Islamic terrorism emerge and why? In what ways did US foreign policy contribute to this global challenge, and has domestic terrorism risen as a result too? In your considered opinion, has the United States adopted appropriate strategies to cope with these threats? Be clear on what those strategies have been and why they were or were not appropriate.
Compare the challenges of climate change and global health dilemmas to the challenge of renewed great power competition. To what extent do solutions in the area of climate change and global health clash with the need to cope with challenges from Russia and China? Are there ways to deal with both issue areas consistently and simultaneously?
Consider the rise of economic globalization. What are the challenges to increasing economic interdependence, both within the domestic and international systems? Which theoretical view from the course best fits how you think the US should approach the future of international economic relations? For example, how might you assess the liberal claim that the US should continue to integrate economically with China so as to benefit both societies economically and politically by causing peace between the tightly bounded trade partners?
