1. Kaplan argues that the polarity structure or configuration of the international system influences or constrains the actions of large and small states. Do you agree with his assertion? If so how, if not why not?
2. The issues of preserving and enhancing the biosphere and the role of humans in. How has the international community sought creating or exacerbating these issues pose a significant problem for the international community to address these issues and why have these issues proven so difficult to address?
3. What factors are most important in causing political actors to resort to terrorism? What options do the nations of the world have to address the problem of terrorism and which of these options do you believe to be most effective and why?