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Welcome

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

Once per quarter you are required to view a video relating to International Relations. You will turn in a report on the film.

Your report should include:
  1. A summary of the film.
  2. Historical significance of the events in international relations.
  3. Discuss international relations themes as they applied to the film.
  4. Point out any inaccuracies that you find.
  5. Any movies not on the list MUST BE APPROVED by Mr. Staskunas BEFORE you see them.

Movie Titles
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 Union
2200 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