Today we will start discussing the the U.S. role in Syria.
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Watch this video on commitment problems, and these two (1 and 2) on commitment problems and civil wars.
Complete this reading.
Read this for background information on the situation in Syria.
Discussion of potential solutions to this problem. Read about the four options we will consider here.
Choose your option and begin preparing by completing this graphic organizer for your option (optional).
Complete this research outline.
PBS NewsHour: Your Cheat Sheet to the Syrian Conflict
Al Jazeera: Connecting Syria's Allies and Enemies
Al Jazeera America: Syria’s War
Statement by President Obama on Syria (video and transcript)