How did American and Soviet involvement in Afghanistan contribute to the Taliban's takeover in that country? What were the unintended consequences for the United States of Taliban rule in Afghanistan? Was the conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors a part of the Cold War, a religious or ethnic clash, or a conflict between good and evil? Defend your answer.
How has oil contributed to world events and conflicts since 1973? What historical lessons should Western governments remember in dealing with oil-rich countries like Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iran?
Which of the following historical events should inform Western treatment of suspected terrorists? Select one and defend your choice:

a. The Reign of Terror in revolutionary France
b. Prisoner of war treatment during World War II
c. Internment of Jews and of Japanese-Americans during World War II
d. Decolonization
e. Prisoner of war treatment during the Vietnam War