global studies paper

Specifications:

· Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced, 1” margins

· At the beginning of your essay, include: Full Name, TA Name, Section Date & Time

· Answer one question from each of the numbered options (1B, 2A, 3C, etc.), which means you should submit answers to four questions in total. When answering the question, you do not need to repeat the question, only include your answer and the number & letter of the question you chose.

· Each answer should be about 100-125 words.

· Do not use quotations. Instead, synthesize/paraphrase the author.

· No bibliography needed. If necessary, use endnotes for references, and use MLA citation.

· Submission format: .doc or .pdf

· You will be assessed on: engagement with the reading material of the class, clarity and completeness of your answer, and thoughtfulness of your overall response.

1C) In Manjoo’s New York Times piece, what is the issue with American corporations operating worldwide? Has this trend continued since the article was written three years ago?

2B) When discussing “product fetishism,” what does Appadurai argue about the agency of the producer and the consumer? How does another author/reading from this course support or contest this argument?

3A)

It’s argued that President Regan's aggressive anti-Soviet posturing and inflated military spending helped bring the Cold War to an end. Do you agree/not agree with this line of argument, explain your reasons.

4B) - Why, according to Barry Buzan, some states and governments might have a strong vested interest in maintaining the Global War on Terrorism (GWoT) securitization into the foreseeable future?