1. For INDIA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. 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
6. 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.

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

2. For INDIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What will the Russian S-400s enable the Indian military to do?
c) What penalty does India face under U.S. law for making a weapons deal with Russia? What is the name of the law?
d) On what country’s military did the U.S. impose sanctions after they recently bought weapons from Russia?
e) India’s government is hoping that the Trump administration will give them a waiver on the weapons systems they purchases from Russia, as New Delhi the purchase as a deterrent against China’s bigger and superior military. Following the announcement, Prime Minister Modi said, “India gives the highest priority to ties with Russia, in fact in a changing world, our ties have become more important.”
Ask a parent: Considering U.S. relations with China and Russia, do you think the U.S. should waive sanctions on India? Please explain your answer. (If your parent hasn’t read this news story, please relate it to them before asking their opinion.)