SELECT A MODERN (POST-WWII) INTERNATIONAL ASYMMETRIC CONFLICT
Select a major international conflict (post WWII), analyze the strong and weak actors of the conflict, and outline how the U.S. can learn from it to improve strategy against localized insurgencies. -Include a thesis and defend the thesis throughout the paper, backing it up with evidence. What you choose to argue is up to you. -The paper should be about 7 pages. A little less or a little more is okay, provided it covers everything that needs to be covered to support your thesis and does not include a bunch of fluff. Go too far below 7 and we′ll probably think there were important things you left out. Go too far above 7 and we′ll probably think there was unnecessary material that could′ve been cut. -Demonstrate that you can apply some concepts from the course to analyzing real world events. -Utilize course readings and non-course readings as needed. -Do not simply summarize events or readings. Analyze, critique, test theories, use evidence, and support your position. -There is no set requirement for number of sources. Don′t rely too much on a single source and don′t add sources just for the purpose of increasing the number of sources. -For citations, both parenthetical and footnotes are acceptable. Include a bibliography/works cited page. If you are unaware of how to do proper citations, look up the Chicago Manual of Style. -Edit carefully. Remember, good writing is good editing. You can find the writing tips we discussed throughout the semester on the course website. -Your grade will depend on the quality of argument, demonstration of conceptual understanding, and the quality of writing. Select a major international conflict (post WWII), analyze the strong and weak actors of the conflict, and outline how the U.S. can learn from it to improve strategy against localized insurgencies. -Include a thesis and defend the thesis throughout the paper, backing it up with evidence. What you choose to argue is up to you. -The paper should be about 7 pages. A little less or a little more is okay, provided it covers everything that needs to be covered to support your thesis and does not include a bunch of fluff. Go too far below 7 and we′ll probably think there were important things you left out. Go too far above 7 and we′ll probably think there was unnecessary material that could′ve been cut. -Demonstrate that you can apply some concepts from the course to analyzing real world events. -Utilize course readings and non-course readings as needed. -Do not simply summarize events or readings. Analyze, critique, test theories, use evidence, and support your position. -There is no set requirement for number of sources. Don′t rely too much on a single source and don′t add sources just for the purpose of increasing the number of sources. -For citations, both parenthetical and footnotes are acceptable. Include a bibliography/works cited page. If you are unaware of how to do proper citations, look up the Chicago Manual of Style. -Edit carefully. Remember, good writing is good editing. You can find the writing tips we discussed throughout the semester on the course website. -Your grade will depend on the quality of argument, demonstration of conceptual understanding, and the quality of writing.