UAE Oil Benefit

Do you think it is more beneficial for the US to pay a slightly higher oil price for economic stability in the UAE and surrounding countries? Despite our higher oil prices, does it seem to be working to bettering the UAE's economy?

http://www.uaeinteract.com/docs/Rising_oil_prices_expected_to_boost_UAE_growth/40783.htm

Work from the bottom of the page up to see lasting effects of oil on economy:


http://www.uaeinteract.com/news/default.asp?ID=12

Afghanistan Educatoinal Prosperity: Money in the Right Place?

http://www.afghannews.net/index.php?action=show&type=news&id=3609

Read the above article. Do you think the money was well spent? Think of the kids' futures, including the fact that they may be fighting the allies one day and whether it makes a union with the allies. By building places like these, do you think education will increase?

Iran's Nuclear Future

Read the time line, focusing on the issues from 1907 on. Where do you foresee Iran's nuclear program in the next two years based on today's issues? If Iran were to launch a nuclear attack, who do you see it on, and for what reason?

Along with it's nuclear advancements and stance, include possible retaliations from countries like the US and Iran.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/806268.stm