Week+9+assignment+Middle+East+peace

4H1 and 4H2 pre-lesson assignment:

The Middle East Conflict: Possibility of Peace
 * Topic:**

By the end of this task, it is hoped you will: - be able to understand the issues that hamper the resolution of the Middle East conflict. - be able to argue whether there has been any progress made towards a resolution to the Middle East conflict.
 * Objectives:**

1. Read the article by Noam Chomsky 'A Middle East Peace that could happen but won't' at []. Some key points to note when you read the article: i) why he refers to Palestine and Palestinian territory as 'neo-colonies' ii) if R2P is a positive development that will contribute to a Middle East Peace
 * Instructions:**

2. View the video below, taking into account the key points raised by Noam Chomsky. His views in the video highlights and elaborates similar key points raised in the article.

3. On the Discussion page respond to Chomsky's view that the US stands in the way of a lasting peace. Do you agree? Discussion starts from 28 February (after test) - 4 March.

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