Quarter Two and Three Extra Credit

Post date: Nov 30, 2017 3:18:16 PM

Foreign Policy Association Essay Contest - Worth 5 extra credit points; due January 31, 2018

In a 750-word essay, answer the question "What is America's biggest challenge in the world?". Grand prize $1,500 and an all-expense paid trip to NYC.

American Foreign Service High School Essay Contest - Worth 5 extra credit points; due March 31, 2018

In a 1,000-1,250-word essay, identify two cases—one you deem successful and one you deem unsuccessful—where the U.S. pursued an integrated approach to build peace in a conflict-affected country. Analyze and compare these two cases, addressing the following questions:

• What relative strengths did members of the Foreign Service and military actors bring to the table? What peace-building tools were employed? Ultimately, what worked or did not work in each case?
• How was each situation relevant to U.S. national security interests?
• What lessons may be drawn from these experiences for the pursuit of U.S. foreign policy more broadly?

Listen to "Money Talks" Hidden Brain podcast (3 points)

Write a one - two paragraph summary of the podcast that includes:

- Five facts or ideas discussed.

- A personal reflection on the information provided.