Guys… This is our last week of Modern Conflicts. 🙁 It has been a wild ride, and we are going to end on a banger of a topic.
World War 3. (Maybe)
This is a very controversial topic to a lot of people. Regardless of what you think about China, Taiwan, Russia, NATO, or America, the possibility of a conflict breaking out in this region is very real. And the possibility of that conflict escalating into a global conflict, aka World War 3, is an even more terrifying thing. This war has a very personal implication for me because if the USA decides to come to Taiwan’s defense then there is a possibility I would get drafted and possibly die because of that decision. Luckily President Trump is not a war hawk like some of the Washington elites.
With that in mind, it’s time to start studying.
STUDY/LEARN
Optional Assignment: Watch a video from a YouTube channel like my favorite RealLifeLore, or any other channel you would like. It can be any topic you want. Just watch the video, and write a summary of what you learned. While this is an optional assignment, and I will give you vanbucks for it, I would really love it if you guys chose to do it.
Assignment: Use this link to see a list of the Major Non-NATO allies. Some of these countries are nearby to this possible conflict, and it might help to know which ones are most likely to come to the aid of Taiwan and America.
Assignment: Watch this video. Take note of why China would invade, what Taiwan’s defense is, and what USA has and could do to block China’s military. I know it’s long, but it will help if you take notes.
Assignment: Sign-up for a country here. This week your independent study will be different. Instead of finding out why your in country is involved in this war, find out why your country would get involved in this war. What would be the driving factors to persuade your country to join in the fun. Nations don’t join wars just because; they must either be compelled to, or see some sort of benefit that would outweigh the risks of involvement (death, economic upheaval, public disapproval, etc.)
KNOW/UNDERSTAND
Assignment: Prepare a brief 1-minute presentation on what would drive your country into the war, and in what way you would get involved. I anticipate that this part will get very interesting in class. Why? Because you all will be presenting in a set order. The person who signs up at the top of this list (China) will present first on what their country would do. Then the next country (Taiwan) will present on how they would react to the previous country’s actions, then the next one, on and on down the list.
Some countries carry extra weight in deciding what other countries will do. For example, if Russia doesn’t get involved then Belarus is almost certainly not going to. And a similar scenario would play out with USA and the Philippines and Thailand.
You many also notice that India and Pakistan are at the bottom of the list in gold. That’s because I’m not sure which side they would likely support. India would be the most likely country to remain neutral, but if they did become involved than Pakistan would almost certainly join the opposing side.
BECOME/SERVE
Due to request from last month’s become assignment, I have a list here of more of my favorite worship songs. (It was supposed to be 50 but I couldn’t stop myself 🙂 Please add your favorite songs or hymns at the bottom, and make sure to add your name too. Put however many you want, but maybe limit yourself to less than 50.
Finally. I’ve tried to tell you guys a bit about the last days. The massive calamities that will precede the Savior’s return may seem frightening, but I am telling you: don’t fear. God has promised to protect his people from the world, and while horrible things are sure to happen to us, that does not change the fact that God is watching over you. As Jesus said ” Do not fear those who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul.” I love you guys. I hope to see you on the spiritual battlefield when the time comes.
I believe in you. I am proud of you. I love you. And I will see you in class.
