Here is the article -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/clinton-to-become-first-us-secretary-of-state-to-visit-burma-in-50-years/2011/11/18/gIQAh2DtWN_story.html
1. How does this story tie-in with the previous blog post?
2. Why has America and Burma NOT had good relations with one another?
3. What has Burma recently done to help fix this broken relationship?
4. What is the geopolitical significance of having Burma "on our side?"
Friday, November 18, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
President's Asia Trip
Today, the president embarks on a nine-day trip to Asia, focusing on economic and military matters. However, the article points to potential disagreements between us and China. The article describing the trip is found here -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/obama-heads-to-asia-with-sharp-focus-on-chinas-growing-power/2011/11/10/gIQAOsQkBN_story.html?hpid=z1
Again, buzz words are used in this article that we have used in class - power, spheres of influence... Specifically, what do we hope to gain from the Chinese and what do they hope to gain from us? What are countries within the region worried about with regards to China? What will be the substance of the meetings between our president and President Hu of China?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/obama-heads-to-asia-with-sharp-focus-on-chinas-growing-power/2011/11/10/gIQAOsQkBN_story.html?hpid=z1
Again, buzz words are used in this article that we have used in class - power, spheres of influence... Specifically, what do we hope to gain from the Chinese and what do they hope to gain from us? What are countries within the region worried about with regards to China? What will be the substance of the meetings between our president and President Hu of China?
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