Looking for Peace in Israel/Palestine

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rev-chuck-currie/looking-for-peace-in-israel-palestine_b_9058264.html

1. Should the United States government get involved or let Israel and Palestine continue fighting? What should the United states do so that they don't anger either of the 2?
2. Is it justified for Israel to treat Israeli Palestinians like secondary citizens? Do you think Israel is responsible for the health and well being of all citizens, even Palestinians living in Israel?
3. What do you think should happen so that there is peace?

Flint Water Crisis

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35376517

• Who do you think should pay for the repairs? The city of Flint, the State of Michigan, or the Federal government?          
• Do you think that if this had happened in our community that it would have gone on this long?
• Although officials say the water is now safe to drink, would you drink it?

US Student's Detention by North Korea was a Surprise, Tour Group Says

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/24/world/asia/north-korea-detains-uva-student.html?_r=0

• Do you believe that North Korea has justified reasons for detaining this US student?
• How do you suppose the US responds to this situation/ what is the best course of action?
• What things could Warmbier have done to spark the interest of the North Korean government and give them incentive to detain him?

Two Jewish Teenagers Found Guilty of Murdering Palestinian Teen, 16

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/01/world/middleeast/muhammad-abu-khdeir-teenagers-convicted-murder.html

• Should U.S foreign aid be provided to these nations? If so, to which group and to what extent?
• keep in mind ⅓ of the U.S.’s foreign aid budget is allocated for Israel aid
• Israel is pretty modernized compared to other Middle Eastern countries like Afghanistan
• Do you think the psychiatric reports were reliable and not just an act? Why or why not?
• In your opinion, what is the most effective solution in attempt to resolve the Palestine-Israel crisis?

Afghan Government Faces New Set of Rivals

Main Ideas

President Ghani and his Prime Minister Abdullah are being criticized for not holding delayed local elections.

Former President Karzai criticizes the current government for territorial losses to the Taliban and for an economic crisis.

The opposition, “are after appeasements...and want the government to give them political and military positions” -Wadir Safi (Kabul University)

Discussion Questions

1. Should the US send more troops to Afghanistan to combat the renewed Taliban offensive?
2. What are the potential successes for Afghanistan in 2016 and what are the dangers?
3. If the current government in Afghanistan is struggling, should it be replaced? Should there be international assistance?