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 video under “Resources.”

2. For FRANCE:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is France’s current law on drone use? What changes does teh defense ministry propose?
c) Considering the number of mysterious drones flown over military and other secure locations, do you think the French government should make these changes, none, or something more drastic? Explain your answer.
d) If a large number of drones were flown by anonymous persons over secure locations, or even over your school, a sporting event, a mall, etc., would you support a U.S. ban on drones or a limit on drone use, et.al? Explain your answer.

3. For JORDAN:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why did the Peace Corps suspend its program in Jordan?
c) What did Jordanian parliament member Mustafa Hamarneh accuse U.S. officials of doing?
d) What do you think his motive is for making this assertion?
e) Considering the threats from ISIS and other Islamic terrorists, do you think Americans in various volunteer organizations should continue to work in the Middle East? and/or in Jordan specifically?

4. For JAPAN:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Japan Times reported on Feb. 25: “One question is whether Prime Minister Abe will reiterate crucial aspects of the statement issued on the 50th anniversary [of WWII] by Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, who offered apologies and used the terms “colonial rule” and “aggression.” On Feb. 25, a 16-member advisory panel of scholars, business leaders and other experts held its first meeting to discuss what the contents of Abe’s statement should be. After a series of meetings, the panel is expected to report to the prime minister by summer. Abe has said he will mention Japan’s remorse over the war, its postwar history as a pacifist state, and future contributions to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Read the “Background” below the questions.
In Japan’s constitution, the “Peace Clause” (Article 9), renounced war and banned Japan from maintaining any armed forces.
-Considering the worldwide scourge of Islamic terrorism today, do you think Prime Minister Abe is correct in wanting to have a strong military?
-Do you think the Crown Prince and others are correct in insisting that the Japanese government show proper remorse for the atrocities committed by the Japanese government/military during WWII?