Impact on the US and its Citizens

Opportunity CostWhat are we unable

to do in the US?

Country Continent / Region Country Continent / Region

Afghanistan Jordan

Algeria* Kazakhstan

Angola Kuwait

Azerbaijani Laos*

Bahrain Libya*

Belarus* Mauritania

Brunei Myanmar (Burma)*

Cambodia North Korea*

Cameroon Oman

Central African Rep Qatar

Chad* Russia

China Rwanda

Congo Saudi Arabia

Cuba* Somalia*

Djibouti Sudan*

Egypt* Swaziland

Equatorial Guinea* Syria*

Eritrea* Tajikistan

Ethiopia* Turkmenistan

Gabon UAE

Gambia Uzbekistan*

Guinea Bassau Vietnam

Iran* Yemen

Iraq Zimbabwe*

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Question Answer

Who defines/defined the term “failed-State”?

Is the term positive or negative?

Why do people disagree on its definition?

Why does it matter that we track/observe/pay attention to this issue?

According to Freedom House, _____ % of all people live in “non free” countries and ___% in “partly free.” What’s the difference and why does it matter?

Why doesn’t the US just get rid of all dictators and create democracies in all of the countries led by dictators?

Describe the impact of the current global political system on US Foreign Policy:

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None of the failed states/ dictatorships actually threaten the US’ actual existence.

Addressing the entire global situation is unfeasible

Realigning the US Military for humanitarian purposes weakens its primary mission as “peace keepers through strength”

Question Answer

How do the failed states/dictatorships affect the US in:

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The United Nations

Un Security Council

World Bank / IMF

Issues with Immigration

Issues with Refugees

Global Trade

Oil Production / Accessibility

Local Schools

US Political agenda

US Taxes

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