Assignment Instructions
Before you begin this assignment, please review the course materials from the first three weeks of class with a special focus on the three mainstream theoretical perspectives: realism, liberalism and constructivism. Please pay particular attention to the definition of each and avoid pairing them with domestic perceptions of conservatives, liberals, etc. I also recommend reviewing the week 2 forum.
For this assignment, please write a well-formulated paragraph on the theoretical perspective you think is the most prominent for each of the 3 leaders identified below.
I have provided links to relevant information on each person. Don't be surprised if you find information that reflects each of the three mainstream theoretical perspectives for each person. What you're looking for is the theory that is the most prominent.
Which one stands out the most and why? Be sure to demonstrate your understanding of the theoretical perspectives and to include specific evidence (e.g. words and/or actions of the leader) to support your analysis in each paragraph. To organize your thoughts, I recommend using the MEAL plan.
Materials for President Putin:
Address by Russian President Putin to the Federal Assembly
Russia's Arctic opportunity
Profile: Vladimir Putin
Materials for President Obama:
In bold move on Cuba, Obama asserts powers
Profile: Barack Obama
Materials for President Rouhani:
Iran's Resistance Economy
What Iran Wants in 2014
Iranian President: We will stick to our promises on nuclear deal
Each of the three paragraphs should be a minimum of 250 words long and quotes should make up no more than 10% of your submission. Please exclusively use the course materials and the sources provided specifically for this assignment.
Please be sure to put quotation marks around material copied word-for-word from another source and to cite the source. Also, be sure to cite paraphrased information. Please use the Turabian/Chicago citation style. For examples, please see the Turabian/Chicago Quick Guide located under the resources link.