You may have noticed…

I have posted two slides from today's class on the blog. You can view them here.

Also, I officially changed my office hours to Monday and Thursday from 1:45 - 2:45 in 1115A Tydings Hall.

Don't forget to fill out the introductory survey—it's your class participation credit for Monday.

Finally, you'll notice that the post below this one is an opportunity to gain extra participation points. Constructive dialogue on the issue is welcome. Please leave your name if you comment, so you can receive credit.

Unrest in Syria

Clinton: "Friends of Syria" must unite to stop Russia, China "blockading" progress

The question, explains CBS News State Department correspondent Margaret Brennan, is whether Russia and China will finally and completely sever the financial lifeline which is keeping Assad in power. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has said they've essentially given Assad a free pass by failing to implement sanctions and continuing to import Syrian oil.

What should foreign powers do about conflicts in sovereign states? Should they get involved at all?

Introductory Survey

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Course Syllabus

Since we live in an electronic world with dwindling resources, I will not be printing copies of the syllabus for the class.

Please download the PDF or visit the version on this blog.