1. Describe the distribution of Oil in North Africa and Southwest Asia. Explain how this resource has influenced international political relations and economic development throughout this realm.
2. Describe British influence over South Asia from the 18th century through the 20th century. Detail the geopolitical framework the departure of colonial empire left in place and discuss any major conflicts resulting from Partition.
3. Describe the political geography of Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on the "dominant territorial configurations". Using countries within this realm as examples, analyze how territorial configuration can influence the economic and political geography of a particular country. (Hint! This will probably require you to detail the economic and political geographies of the countries you choose as examples! One aspect of that description will be the impact of territorial configuration.)