Week 6 Discussion: Epic Changes in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East
Instructions
For the initial post, address one of the following:
Option 1: Middle East
Examine the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict from its beginnings some 4000 years ago and
how it has evolved/devolved over the centuries to the current time? Analyze the role of the
Balfour Declaration on Israel's rebirth in 1948 and its effectiveness in helping Jewish people in
their quest to reclaim their ancient homeland.
Option 2: African Nation State Development
Examine some of the main (internal or external) reasons why the African people were to develop
into nation states later than most experts feel was appropriate/normal. Examine the role of
European imperial powers and the role of tribal chieftans in the international slave trade and
African nation state development.
Instructions
For the initial post, address one of the following:
Option 1: Middle East
Examine the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict from its beginnings some 4000 years ago and
how it has evolved/devolved over the centuries to the current time? Analyze the role of the
Balfour Declaration on Israel's rebirth in 1948 and its effectiveness in helping Jewish people in
their quest to reclaim their ancient homeland.
Option 2: African Nation State Development
Examine some of the main (internal or external) reasons why the African people were to develop
into nation states later than most experts feel was appropriate/normal. Examine the role of
European imperial powers and the role of tribal chieftans in the international slave trade and
African nation state development.
