Behind Taliban Lines

(1) One topic we haven't yet had time to discuss in depth is the War in Afghanistan.  An idea central to this and other modern conflicts is seeing how insurgent groups operate.  Today you'll watch a documentary called "Behind Taliban Lines" showing how one such group in Afghanistan works.   Beyond simply what this shows about Afghanistan, remember that this is similar to the way armed resistance works in other places today (Iraq, Libya, Syria).

The video is linked here.  If the sub is having trouble finding or showing it, please assist.  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/talibanlines/view/

(2) When I return, I am not going to spend time on notes.  You have had enough extra time to research packets and I am posting the PPT on the web today.  We'll complete the simulation and move right to the test.  The only 2012 events covered in the test that are not found in the notes will be in the current events from this semester.

(3) Before the end of the period, send an email to ngi.united@gmail.com with the following

• A short paragraph description of your desired speech topic.  If it's clearly appropriate, simply outline your arguments.  If it seems unconventional, make your case why this is an NGI-appropriate topic.
• Two short sentences for two other backup topics.
• Topics are first come, first served.