1. Define:

• from point #2: 1962 DEFCON 2-like crisis
• from point #4: a Korea-like DMZ

Also look up any of the vocabulary words or references Victor Davis Hanson uses that you don't know. (e.g. feign, triangulate, proxy, antithesis, asymmetrical, de facto, habeas corpus, quo vadis).

2. The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise or answer. What do you think is the purpose of Victor Davis Hanson’s editorial? Explain your answer.

3. What is the main idea of Mr. Hanson's commentary?

4. Which of Mr. Hanson's assertions or questions about Ukrainian President Zelenskyy do you think is/are the most important? Explain your answer.