Prompt: As stated on page 51, at the most basic level, we can make a distinction between strong states and weak states (ONeill). Is your chosen Central or South American country a strong state or a weak state (or even a failed state)? o Explain you

Prompt: As stated on page 51, at the most basic level, we can make a distinction between strong states and weak states (ONeill). Is your chosen Central or South American country a strong state or a weak state (or even a failed state)? o Explain you

Requirements:

Sources

o You must use the textbook.

o You must also use at least two other academic, governmental, and/or media sources.

Academic journals, major national or international newspapers, major online news organizations, databases, etc.

o You may not use Wikipedia or other websites of unknown or inexpert origin. If you are not sure of the quality or reliability of a source, either ask Professor Gabler to evaluate it or do not use it.

Formatting

o This essay should be approximately 3-5 pages, typed, double-spaced, in a standard 12 point font.

o Cite your sources according to the style you know best (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.)

You must directly cite sources in text as appropriate as well as in a works cited/bibliography.