The United States and Russia A New Cold War Discussion

Finals: Online DebateDQ #14: Let’s Debate the issue: The United States and Russia “A New Cold War?”Preamble:Foreign Policy/Defense DQ #14 Lesson: The United States and Russia “A New Cold War?”Lesson Activity DQ #14: In this Lesson Activity you will have to identify the role of the Congress and the Executive Branch in declaring a war either by Executive Order or by the War Powers Act. This will be a Debate activity to discuss your individual qualitative research on the causes and effects of a possible case scenario: “Nuclear War with Russia” and examine the key countries’ involved in this conflict considering their geo-political and geo-strategical interests. Justification:Case Scenario: “Nuclear War with Russia” Please take a position pro/con ‘nuclear war with Russia’ and support it with 3 arguments 500-700 words essay report with substantive factual research on the subject you can also mention previous wars to support your arguments/strategy and how the Congress/Executive Branch reacted. In this individual research you are prompted to evaluate the role of the Executive Branch and Legislative Branch (Congress) in terms of War action and even diplomatic strategy. Which one is better suitable to declare a war? Please take into consideration a ‘vital’ conflict such the ‘Russia-Ukraine’ war that is ongoing that can lear to a possible Nuclear war with of a war with Russia.Task and Mission:Are we ready to negotiate?Evaluate the terms for a possible end of the conflict.What are the causes and effects of a possible Nuclear War with Russia ?Consider China, Iran, India, and S. Korea’s role in this conflict or possible alliancesConsider the 4 Foreign Policy adopted roles in leadership for the US to adopt.Examine the Economics and Security in the region. e.g. silk road -China/Russia/EU/Middle EastConsider the War Power Act the role of Congress/Senate and the UN as well as if the Executive Branch should have the ultimate ‘say’ in declaring a war or containing the conflict with diplomacy or other ways e.g. imposing sanctions. Here are the 4 categories of F.P. roles that can be adopted either by a US President or another leader of a Democratic nation in enacting Foreign Policy strategy: The Napoleonic Role: Western Nations States ( a strategy pursued by a powerful nation to prevent aggressive actions from other nations; this strategy entails improving the internal state affairs of particular country even if this means encouraging revolution in that country.The Balance of Power Role: Western Nation States, includes major power to pay off against each other (great powers and lesser powers) imposing condition on others to prevent any further escalation of the conflict/war.The Economic Expansionist Role: Western Nation States; a strategy pursued by capitalist countries to adopt foreign policies that will maximize the success of domestic corporations in their dealings with other nations.U.S. relations with Russia (History of Negotiations-Treaties).Russia’s Nuclear capability (NPT Treaty).Russia’s relations with Iran, China, Iran and Pakistan.Possible Proxy War -Examine the Geopolitical position of Iran.Examine NATO’s and the U.N. role in this possible war.China’s role in this possible conflict/war (economic and geo-strategical)Identify the key players (countries) alliances and geopolitical/security/economic/ interest. Questions to consider for this activity: The United States and Russia: A New Cold War?1. Are Russia and the United States headed for a second Cold War? What issues are likely to continue to exacerbate tensions between these two nation states? Evaluate the issues of common interest or disparities between them. 2. Would steps to better relations with Russia, such as ending efforts to deploy a missile shield, make relations with some European allies (for example, Poland or Ukraine) more difficult? Will the United States have to choose between improving relations with Russia and honoring its promises to European allies? or NATO? 3. How important is it for Russia to remain democratic to keep tensions low between it and the United States? Do Russia’s attempts at democracy explain differences in American perceptions of the danger from Russia as opposed to the danger from China?Suggested Research Guidelines: Refer below for further Research and from the Supplemental Videos/Links Part IV: United States Role in F.P./Security/Economy (Chs 15-16-17) for your research and also the ones below. You are free to do your own qualitative research as well: (Links to an external site.)Containing Tehran: Understanding Iran’s Power and Exploiting its Vulnerabilities (Links to an external site.)Iran, Israel, and Nuclear War (Links to an external site.)The Countdown to an Israeli war with Iran Has Begun Iran and Israel’s shadow war takes a dangerous turn -BBC NewsLinks to an external site. Biden’s decision to strike Iran’s proxies is a good startLinks to an external site.