Geographic Perspectives on Conflict
Students will analyze how geographic factors (e.g., resources, borders, terrain) contribute to and influence global conflicts.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the distribution of natural resources can be a source of conflict between nations.
- Explain how physical geography can influence military strategy and outcomes of conflict.
- Evaluate the role of international organizations in resolving geographically-rooted disputes.
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