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Welcome to my International Relations page. There are several links below you can use during the class.These links will connect you to international news organizations.
London Times Internation Herald Tribune Online Newspapers EU Observer
BBC News Europe CNN International Asia CNN International World CNN International
These links will help you do research on individual countries or organizations.
CIA Factbook United Nations Fact Monster
Movie Assignment |
These movies are rated PG or PG-13. They may contain some violence and language. | |
Seven Years in Tibet (1997) | Out of Africa (1985) |
Lawrence of Arabia (1967) | Gandhi (1982) |
Behind Enemy Lines (2001) | Fail-Safe (1964) |
Power of One (1992) | Thirteen Days (2000) |
Clear and Present Danger (1994) | Sadat (1992) |
Hunt for Red October (1990) |   |
These movies are rated R. You need to turn in a parent note BEFORE you see these. | |
Michael Collins (1996) | In the Name of the Father (1993) |
Beyond Borders (2003) | The Boxer (1997) |
Black Hawk Down (2001) | The Killing Fields (1984) |
Charlie Wilson's War (2007) | Crimson Tide (1995) |
Tears of the Sun (2003) | Blood Diamond (2006) |
A Mighty Heart (2002) | Rendition (2007) |
The Peacemaker (1997) |   |
Institute of World Affairs Seminars
The Institute of World Affairs at UWM sponsors a series of lectures about international relations called Global Issues. You may attend one of these programs and submit a written summary of the evening and your reaction. Admission is free for high school students. Attending one of these seminars will count in place of both movie assignments.
UWM Student Union2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. | ||
January 20 | Rising Powers: Cooperation and Conflict | Union Ballroom |
January 27 | Afghanistan: Finding a Way Forward | Union Ballroom |
February 3 | Cuba: Contemplating Engagement | Union Ballroom |
February 10 | Egypt: Preserving Stability, Promoting Reform | Union Ballroom |
February 17 | Human Rights: Restoring Moral Authority | Union Ballroom |
February 24 | Energy & the Economy: Fostering a Green Recovery | Union Ballroom |
March 3 | Russia: Confrontation or Partnership | Union Ballroom |
March 10 | Global Food Crisis: Rethinking the Economics of Hunger | Union Ballroom |
Registration- 6:30, Program 7:00-8:30 |