Border Conflicts: Why are countries/people at odds?
Three particular border conflicts have been identified to illustrate border
conflict around the world.
Please answer these questions in your own words and do not be afraid to use the back of your
sheets for the answers.
1) Describe the conflict between Nicaragua and Honduras using evidence from the following web
articles:
Sea Border set
--BBC News.
Territorial Dispute
--Ted Case Study..
Your own words.
2)
Research: how did Korea become a divided state? What is the dividing line between
the two nations today and describe the circumstances surrounding it?
Border Jumpers
--world's most complex border issue.
Your own words.
3) Research: What is the major point of contention of the Kurdish peoples of Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria?
Scholastic Upfront
--Multiple disputes.
Washington Post
--who are the Kurds?
Your own words.
4)
Compare and Contrast: What characteristics do all three conflicts share and what
characteristics are unique to each conflict?
5)
Drawing conclusions: Which of these resolutions is the most viable for long-term
peace? Explain.
Which of these resolutions is the least viable as a long-term peace?
Explain.
Created 9-10-2009 C Roys with documents from Global Cultures team.