Theme- As a "world power" do we have the freedom to choose who we protect and defend? Is that responsible?
One Big Delima
Asian Outlook – India vs. Pakistan
Directions –
Read the following Overview and Situation Background.
Then read the information given to you by your advisors.
Answer the questions at the end of each section using complete sentences.
Overview - In the following activity, you will be playing the role of the American President in the year 2009. All of the situations are fake, but based off of real events.
*You will receive information from a variety of advisors and will answer a series of questions to help you make a decision. After answering these questions, you will need to write a statement for how you would lead the United States in the situation.
Situation – It is the year 2009. Tension between India and Pakistan has risen over the disputed territory of Kashmir. Terrorists recently attacked government targets in the Indian capital of New Delhi.
The Indian government is blaming the Pakistani government, and has mobilized over 500,000 troops to the Kashmir Region. The Pakistani government has denied Indian accusations, responding that India was using the attacks as a reason to invade the Kashmir Region, which rightfully belongs to Pakistan. In response, Pakistan sent 250,000 troops to the Kashmir region. To make it worse each side’s soldiers recently shot at each other- some were killed.
Even though no one knows who fired the first shots, both nations blame the other. As a result, both India and Pakistan have moved nuclear missiles to the border region. India says war is imminent if Pakistan does not claim responsibility for the terrorist acts and the recent gun battle. Pakistan has warned that any further aggression in Kashmir will be considered an act of war.
America is the lone super-power and has served as a peace keeper between the two nations in the past. As President, you must examine the information given to you and make a decision on how to deal with this situation. The world will be watching!
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Alternative Assignment (One Page each)
1. Describe how and why India was divided to create two countries, India and Pakistan.
2. Why is the United States very concerned about these two nations' relationship?
