Answer any five questions from the list below. Please, insure that your responses are well written, supported by examples for the issues and claims that you make for a total of 50 points.

1. Discuss the impact of one current global issue that you think will continue to impact our world. What is the problem and what solutions do you personally have to save this world from that problem?

1. The rift between the EU and Britain is deepening of the issues that are coming up after Brexit became a reality. Going forward, what do you think will be the future problems likely to confront the bloc and what solutions do recommend for the two to save Western Europe from communist Russia and China?

1. Race has become a very serious issue confronting our already divided world. Discuss specifically what the problems about race are and the solutions you recommend for this world to understand the need for different races to coexist.

1. Discuss the basic elements of Putin’s policy and what are the reasons for Russian President’s distrust of the West?

1. Why did Russia intervene in the war in Syria and reclaimed Crimea as part of Russia? How do these actions affect our fractured world and what solutions do you have?
2. . The sectarian war in Yemen is more of a rift between Shia and Sunni Moslems, but it is directly affecting the prospects for peace in the region. What do you think the rest of the Moslem world, and indeed the world under the auspices of the UN, can do to ensure that there is peace in the region?
3. There are serious threats to democracy around the globe today and this year in particular. Discuss three or more of these threats and show what solutions you have to avert these and any global disasters that are bound to happen because of our failed democratic institutions?

1. What are the differences between just, unjust secrets, and lies in government? What then are the essential differences between leakers and whistleblowers? In your opinion, what do you recommend as some punishments for the activities of these individuals?

1. If a potential whistle blower bypasses the defined process for whistle blowing and sends the information to a news outlet, and you later find out that the whistleblower was compensated for their information: Should the whistle blower be charged with a crime? What if the leaked information was credible and crucial to public safety, will your opinion change? Why, or why not?

1. What is meant by the carrying capacity of the planet and why is it important? What are the effects and importance of genetic engineering on global food supply in the era of Covid 19 and mass unemployment?

1. Why do you think political candidates running for offices build their platforms on empty promises? Do you think it is selfish of them to appeal to a certain audience to be elected and not fulfill the promises that have been made before the election?
2. Going forward, what do think are the prospects for peace and development around the world with wars looming and Covid – 19 not letting up anytime soon?