What historical developments in the 20th century are most important for explaining the instability in the Middle East today? [4 pts]
What role have religion and ethnic issues played in the region’s recent history? [4 pts]
In what way have environmental factors (geography, natural resources, energy, climate) affected the stability and development of the states and societies of the Middle East? [4 pts]
Once you post: Find one classmate who brought up different evidence. Share your points and respond to your classmate’s post (what you learned from it, disagree with, understood differently) [2 pts]