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. What elements of geography and culture have historically united peoples on the Korean Peninsula? What events later forced these two countries apart? Compare and contrast the current economic and political systems of North and South Korea. On page 345, your textbook authors seem to suggest that the geography of these two countries could someday be a unifying force. Define regional complementarity and describe how it could serve to bring these two countries together. Do you believe such complementarity will be a unifying force in this instance? Why or why not?