Friday, January 9, 2009

WWII, Hamas, and Israel: The Utility of Understanding Causation in History





If you have not been paying attention to this current event it would probably be a good idea to listen or read about the conflict. This link will take you to an NPR story that gives you an overview. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98754539








Politcal Cartoons


Israeli Political Cartoon (Examine the 2nd one down from the top)...again how does this cartoonist interpret the conflict? What does it suggest about the causes?
http://www.cagle.msnbc.com/news/GazaConflict08/5.asp

Political Cartoon....how does this Lebanonese cartoonist (Stavro) interpret the conflict (bottom two)? Does it suggest anything about the causes?

http://www.cagle.msnbc.com/news/GazaConflict08/5.asp



Data from the UN (two selections)



UN Security Council Resolution (Jan. 2009)