Mr. Weiss

1. Mr. Weiss International Relations What is International Relations? Take 5 minutes with your partner to come up with a definition.

2. Mr. Weiss International Relations Why is it important to learn about International Relations? Take 5 minutes with your partner to come up with three reasons.

3. Mr. Weiss International Relations International Relations is: • internationalrelationspl.n. • (usedwithasing.verb)Thebranchofpoliticalsciencethat isconcernedwiththeforeignaffairsofandrelationsamong countries. • (usedwithapl.verb)Foreignaffairs;relationsamong countries. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/International+Relations

4. Mr. Weiss International Relations International Relations is: Study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies and political parties). It is related to a number of other academic disciplines, including political science, geography, history, economics, law, sociology, psychology, and philosophy. The field emerged at the beginning of the 20th century largely in the West and particularly in the U.S. as that country grew in power and influence. The study of international relations has always been heavily influenced by normative considerations, such as the goal of reducing armed conflict and increasing international cooperation. At the beginning of the 21st century, research focused on issues such asterrorism, religious and ethnic conflict, the emergence of substate and nonstate entities, the spread of weapons of mass destruction and efforts to counter nuclear proliferation, and the development of international institutions. http://www.answers.com/topic/international-relations

5. Mr. Weiss International Relations Why is it important to learn about International Relations: The air disturbance by the wings of a single butterfly is enough to change the weather patterns throughout the world. Edward Lorenz – American Academy for the Advancement of Sciences - 1972 What do you think this statement means….literally and figuratively?

6. Mr. Weiss International Relations Why is it important to learn about International Relations: In the current period of globalization it is more important than ever to be informed about international affairs. http://www.international-relations.com/

7. Mr. Weiss International Relations Why is it important to learn about International Relations: Do you believe that societies and cultures are linked in such a way that changes made in one society affect the rest of the world? http://www.princetonreview.com/Majors.aspx?cip=450901&page=1

8. Mr. Weiss International Relations http://www.independent.co.uk Saturday, 29 July 2006 Why international relations is the key to all our futures By Mike Sheehan and Helen Brocklehurst It was said a few years ago that if the human race is wiped out in the next 50 years it will not be because of disease or an asteroid hitting the earth, but because of foreign policy and international relations. In a world where thousands of nuclear weapons exist and more countries are trying to acquire them, where suicide terrorist strikes come without warning and thousands die each day from poverty caused by the way the international system operates, we need to know about and understand international relations. .

9. Mr. Weiss International Relations This is what makes international relations such an exciting and interesting - not to mention important - subject to study. It is not usually taught at school, but is a subject that you already know something about. Do you remember where you were on 9/11? How you felt? You are already part of international relations because of the choices you make, such as whether you buy fair trade, or fast food; because of your identity, religion and cultural background; because of the news you watch (whether that's Sky News, News at Ten or Big Brother's Little Brother); because of the resources you possess, the place you live and so on. Put simply, international relations is about war and peace, conflict and cooperation, wealth and poverty, power and change, and understanding patterns of behaviour between the actors in the world - from states, to presidents, to corporations :

10. Mr. Weiss International Relations Iran North Korea Israel and the Palestinians Major International Relations Challenges Around The World Iraq Afghanistan

11. Mr. Weiss International Relations Iraq Headlines: Overcoming taboo, Iraq turns to dogs to fight bombs Biden seeks thaw between Iraqi political rivals US military: 2 American soldiers die in Iraq Iraq - Seven years after the American invasion of Iraq, the country has been plunged into a new round of political turmoil Spirit Intact, a Soldier Reclaims His Life Brendan Marrocco lost his arms and legs to a bomb in Iraq

12. Mr. Weiss International Relations Iran Headlines: World powers urge Iran to accept invitation to resume nuclear talks UN votes modest sanctions Exclusive: Iran supplies weapons to Taliban Ahmadinejad calls sanctions against Iran pathetic $1.2b gas deal with S. Korea GS E&C canceled Poll: Arab states back tougher Iran sanctions Iran: If threatened, we may alter opposition to obtaining nukes In meeting with Chinese president, Iranian envoy Larijani says nuclear technology is for peaceful means. On December 11 and 12, 2006, the Iranian regime hosted a conference dedicated to Holocaust denial, called the “International Conference on Review of the Holocaust: Global Vision.” Iran's president, MahmoudAhmadinejad, said Wednesday that Israel must be "wiped off the map" 'Saudi airspace open for Iran attack'

13. Mr. Weiss International Relations NORTH KOREA Headlines: For decades North Korea has been one of the world's most secretive societies North Korea is the last Stalinist state on earth, and in October 2006 it became the latest country to join the nuclear club. North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is committed to ending the North's nuclear programme, Chinese state media says. Aid agencies have estimated that up to two million people have died since the mid-1990s because of acute food shortages caused by natural disasters and economic mismanagement Kim Jong-il's son secretly appointed Korean tensions ease as Seoul sends aid South Korea official refers North Korea to UN Security Council over ship sinking North Korea set to boost nuclear capabilities

14. Mr. Weiss International Relations Afghanistan Headlines: Obama Issues Order for More Troops in Afghanistan Obama: U.S. security is still at stake AFGHAN WAR TO ESCALATE Taliban attack U.S. aid company, five killed Gen. Petraeus: US civilian-military team must mesh Analysis: Al-Qaida ties obstacle to Afghan peace General Petraeus in Afghanistan warns of tough mission How US is tackling opium trade in Afghanistan poppy heartland At least 1,063 US military deaths in Afghan region since 2001 Fighting corruption in Afghanistan U.S.-NATO Air Raids and Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan: The Facts How Western Forces Are Losing Afghans' Hearts and Minds

15. Mr. Weiss International Relations Israel and the Palestinians Headlines: Palestinians promote the formal establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestine in the entire territory of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, with East Jerusalem as its capital. In terms of borders. Israelis, Palestinians narrowing differences: U.S. Almost 58 percent of Palestinians live in poverty, and about half of this group lives in extreme poverty. Currently, the Palestinian territories remain divided between The West Bank, which is controlled by Fatah forces, and the Gaza Strip, which remains under control of Hamas Israel believes that a true resolution of the conflict will see two national states, a Palestinian state for the Palestinian people and a Jewish state for the Jewish people

16. Mr. Weiss International Relations China Headlines: Human Rights and Political Freedom in China Tibetan environmentalist jailed for 5 years Google to Stop Redirecting China Users China's economic miracle: the high price of progress China’s Export Economy Begins Turning Inward As China Roars, Pollution Reaches Deadly Extremes China more dependent on foreign oil than ever

17. Mr. Weiss International Relations Islam Headlines: Spain's Senate Votes to Ban Burqa Religious Liberty at Risk: Islam in Europe Swedish prosecutor charges 2 men with arson for attack on Muhammad cartoonist's home Negative Perception Of Islam Increasing Poll Numbers in U.S. Higher Than in 2001 Qur’an Hadeeth Du’as Ramadan Hajj Understanding the Sunni-Shi'ite Divide

18. Mr. Weiss International Relations Cambodian Genocide Headlines: Cambodian genocide trial clash Survivor recalls horrors of Cambodia genocide Nixon, U.S. blamed for Cambodia genocide Khmer Rouge leader in dock as Cambodia genocide trial begins KaingGuekEav, chief torturer at TuolSleng jail, is accused of presiding over 12,380 deaths at prison or 'killing fields' Cambodian Genocide Victim Confronts Ex Khmer Rouge Leader Cambodian genocide tribunal to deliver verdict on Khmer Rouge jailer July 26

19. Mr. Weiss International Relations Rwanda Genocide Headlines: Uganda arrests pastor accused in Rwanda genocide Gacaca Trials: Rwanda's Local Justice System 10 Years Later in Rwanda, The Dead Are Ever Present International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Gacaca (Ga-CHA-cha), which literally means "justice on the grass", is a form of citizen-based justice which Rwandans decided to put into place in an attempt to deal with the crimes of the 1994 genocide Trio found guilty of Rwandan genocide

20. Mr. Weiss International Relations HOLOCAUST Headlines: KKK's David Duke Tells Iran Holocaust Conference That Gas Chambers Not Used to Kill Jews "Stop cooperation with the state of Jewish scoundrels", "Don't give in to the thriving Holocaust industry."These statements were not said in the Tehran parliament, but in the German city of Dresden, during a parliament meeting in the state of Saxony. Published: 06.18.10 Holocaust Reparations: German CEOs Unlock Their Vaults''They've decided it's better to tell the whole truth now'' Holocaust survivor cherishes freedom Holocaust survivors' stories Holocaust Survivors Detail Their Love Story Holocaust survivor shares her story

21. Mr. Weiss International Relations Darfur (SUDAN) Headlines: ICC opens door to Darfur genocide charge Genocide in Darfur Sudan president 'masterminded' Darfur genocide: ICC UN: Clashes Persist in Darfur Despite Progress Al-Bashir Darfur genocide charges appeal [ICC] Dying in Darfur Can the ethnic cleansing in Sudan be stopped? Janjaweed Using Rape as 'Integral' Weapon in Darfur, Aid Group Says Once again, world is silent on Darfur China 'is fuelling war in Darfur

22. Mr. Weiss International Relations China Islam Two Topics We Will Focus On

23. Mr. Weiss International Relations Genocide

24. Mr. Weiss International Relations My mission in this class is to help each of you learn about some of the biggest areas of failure in International Relations going on today and over the past 100 years (Genocide) so you can take that knowledge and go out and become and upstander, not a bystander. Thus, you will then go out and make the world a better place and leave your children and grandchildren a world better than the one that is being left to you!!