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How Free is the Press in Russia? (Worksheet)
Excerpts from four powerful Russian media figures on how they perceive freedom of the press in their country since the collapse of the Soviet Union. ...
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Was Soviet Policy Dictated by the Empire's Strength or Weakness? (Worksheet)
"What if, today, the last great empire on earth were nothing more than a fiction trying its best to convince both itself and others of ...
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Arguments for Scottish Independence (2013)
In the lead-up to the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, First Minister Salmond spoke in favor of an independent Scotland, ensuring investors that it was a safe ...
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Debating Tony Blair's Legacy (2007)
How should we remember Tony Blair's foreign policy? This roundtable was published the day he left office and looks beyond Blair's involvement in Iraq to ...
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Why and How did the UK Privatize State-Owned Industries during the 1980s?
Why and how did the UK privatize state-owned industries during the 1980s? A 1991 report from Carnegie Council gives students a clear explanation. This activity works ...
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Illiberal Democracy and the Middle East (Worksheet)
Excerpts concerning illiberal democracies in the post-Arab Spring world and discussion questions regarding representative governments in conservative societies. This activity works well in a comparative ...
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How Does Oil Help Determine the Democratic Nature of a State? (Worksheet)
Most oil-producing countries have had significant economic growth and rising living standards, yet with a few exceptions, there has been almost no move towards democracy. ...
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Does Immigration Challenge National Sovereignty? (Worksheet)
What is sovereignty? How does the concept change when related to a state versus a nation? How are contemporary issues such as the Syrian refugee ...