Political, Economic, and Religious Influences

Create a table—using Microsoft^® Excel^®, Word, or PowerPoint^®—in which you compare the political, economic, and religious influences of three countries. Ensure that the countries you select represent at least two of the following regions:

·       Middle East

·       Asia

·       Europe

Answer the following questions in your matrix:

·       What are the systems of government in the countries you chose?

·       Do the systems of government help or hinder terrorist activities? Explain why or why not.

·       What are the economic systems in andwho are the trading partners of the countries you chose?

·       Do the economic systems help or hinder terrorist activities? Explain why or why not.

·       What are the major religions practiced in the countries you chose?

·       Are religious conflicts suspected to influence terrorist activities in the countries you chose? Explain why or why not.

Write a 200- to 300-word summary about your matrix that compares the relationship between political models, economic systems, religion, and global conflicts; discuss any trends or patterns that you see.

Include references to support your comparison.

Format your table and summary consistent with APA guidelines.