Explain the importance of China’s involvement to either South Asia, Africa, or Latin America

Each essay answer should be of approximately the same length totaling no more than 5 pages (3 double spaced is the minimum). 

China’s Belt and Road Initiative has come up in many of the regions (and connects many of the issues) we’ve discussed. Explain the importance of China’s involvement to either South Asia, Africa, or Latin America. Be specific and reference our readings.

How are the internal conflicts within the states of the Middle East influenced by external factors within the region or the wider world? These external factors could include, but are not limited to: interference, influence, history, capitalism….. Be specific and reference our readings. 

• The plight of internally displaced persons and refugees was a theme that crossed a number of regions. Describe the migration patterns of people in any of the regions we’ve discussed this half of the term: South Asia, the Middle East, Africa or Middle & South America. What are the reasons people are leaving their homes? Why is it important to understand the migration flows of people. Be specific, use our readings and please go beyond the ‘soundbite’ explanations.