POL 220 Exam 3 Review

This exam is comprehensive, so be sure to review the previous two exams

According to Roskin (301), how did Qutb’s teachings differ from the “Christian error” that the West had inflicted on the world?
Discuss the religious understanding of Osama Bin Laden (Salafiyya) and how it explains his relationship with the USSR, Saddam Hussein and the Saudi government (Roskin, 300-307).
According to Munson (Hussein text pp323-325) what are the two conflicting views on the roots of Islamic militancy?
What is terrorism? What does Roesler mean when he stated that terrorism is a tactic, not an ideology?
Give examples of "Christian" and "Muslim" terrorist groups. Give an example of one person who the US government has called (at one time) a terrorist, but you think is NOT a terrorist.Why does Roesler argue that the Fort Hood attack in 2009 was NOT terrorism, even if Major Nasan was under direct orders from Osama Bin Laden? (note: the same logic applies for the attack on the Cole)?
Some argue that the roots of terrorism are to be found in Islam itself. How does Pape dispute this?
Explain Roesler's three reasons why the increase in globalization has led to increased resentment of the US. Give two examples and explain how they caused anti-American resentment.
What strategy does Robert Pape argue we should take to lessen resentment and minimize the threat of terrorism?
According to Benjamin Barber, how does Bin Laden use our power against us (jujitsu)? How does Goldberg’s argument (regarding the new TSA screening fit with Barber's argument on Bin Laden's jujitsu?

online articles to read:

Go here to read Slater's view of the 2009 Israli attack on Gaza. Explain Slater's point about the case for it being a Just War?
What are the competing claims (from Muslims, Jews & Christians) to Jerusalem?
When did the Jewish exile begin? How was treatment of Jews by Muslims different from those of Christians throughout most of the last 1000 years?
Discuss the rise of Zionism and Palestinian nationalism.
What was the Sykes-Picot agreement? How did it conflict with the McMahon-Hussein letters and the Balfour Declaration?
What were the results of the 1948, 1967 and 1973 wars in terms of borders and refugees?
Israel occupied the West Bank for security reasons. What has been the result of that occupation on Israeli security, according to Roskin (103)?
List the key tenets of UN Resolution 242 (for both Israelis and Palestinians). How did the first Camp David agreement (in the 1970s) reflect this?
According to Roskin (p.117), what are the Four Great Issues that must be settled to achieve peace?
Why do Israelis favor a “two-state” solution? Do you think Palestinians will agree if they do not have Jerusalem as their own capitol, as well?
What were some of the problems with Barak’s offer at Camp David in 2000? Given how close they came at Taba, do you think that peace is achievable?
Israel’s new leaders say they will not negotiate with Hamas but will unilaterally create a new border between Israel and Palestine. Is this a good idea? Why or why not?

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