1. For each of the 3 countries, give the following information:
a) capital
b) location/the countries that share its borders:
c) the religious breakdown of the population:
d) the type of government:
e) the chief of state (and head of government if different) [If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch]:
f) the population:

[Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.  Go to worldatlas.com for a list of continents.]

NOTE: Before answering the questions below, read the info under “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources.”

2. For POLAND:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What action has Russia taken that has caused Poland to greatly increase its military spending to build up its military capabilities?
c) What is NATO? What is its purpose?
d) Ask a grandparent: do you think NATO would have the will/ability to protect Poland from Russia? (or Ukraine, which is not a member, or the Baltic states [Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania], which are members)?

3. For TURKEY:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What would the legislation proposed by President Erdogan’s AKP party do? What power would it give the government/police? What would it prevent anyone who opposes the president from doing?
c) What do critics say is the real motive for the legislation?
d) How do the HDP and CHP opposition parties plan to delay the proposed legislation?

4. For ARGENTINA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What motive would President Kirchner have for covering up information on Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s death?
c) Read the “Background” on Argentina below. Watch the video under “Resources.” Do you think Mr. Nisman’s death could have been murder? Explain your answer.