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1. ESSAY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW For each paper, you will
write
ESSAY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEWFor each paper, you will write a 3–5-page
research-based paper in current APA format thatfocuses on topics that are relevant to the
course content. Each essay must include 5–7 citations inaddition to the course textbook and
-5 pages in length, using 1” margins and Times New Roman 12
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seven scholarly sources must be used. All sources used in the paper must beproperly cited
and referenced. This includes:o In-text citations for all presentations of facts, statistics,
information, and examplespresented using the author/date (author date, page number)
format.o A Reference List or Bibliography, on a separate page, at the end of the paper
isrequired.o In addition to using assigned course content, use external scholarly
sources.Acceptable sources include peer-reviewed journal articles and online sources
withURLS that include .gov, .edu, or .org.o Note: the integration of biblical material is
warmly welcomed but is not to be usedin place of course text material or external scholarly
referenced) from all ofthe readings assigned for that Module: Week. This demonstrates that
you read,understood, and are able to apply the materials. Moreover, it is a graded
components are included in yourpaper.Paper 1: Analyzing Theory and Grand StrategySelect
any one of the textbook readings – except Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations. Studentsmay
NOT write about the Huntington article in this section as it will be a MID-TERMquestion.
summarize the author’s argument. The shortabstract provided at the beginning of each
article already does this, but do not copy andpaste it, since it must flow with the overall
defense of the argument. Why is it at leastplausible? There is always something rationally
defensible about a peer-
your response, offer a critique of the article. What are the limits,problems, or gaps in the
author’s argument? There are limits, problems, or gaps in everyargument. You do not have
to have answers to the problems you identify, but you mustbe able to at least develop
questions about the claims made by the author.GOVT 425Page 2 of 2o You are encouraged

2. to integrate current events and updated information in youranalysis, using properly cited
and referenced sources.Paper 2: Analyzing Institutions and ProcessesConsider the
Mearsheimer and Walt article, “The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy.” It hasbecome a
controversial article in academic and policy circles with its claim that the lobbyinfluences
US foreign policy in detrimental ways. However, the authors have been severelycriticized by
many policy experts (among others) who rebut their claims. See the Learn sectionfor the
Mearsheimer and Walt article and the rebuttal articles. Your assignment is to write
ananalysis of the Mearsheimer and Walt article and these rebuttals.Complete the following
ve as a starting
point, read atleast 5 or more rebuttals to Mearsheimer and Walt’s argument. You may
Make these points the
basis of your critique of the Israel Lobby argument. What are thestrengths, limits, problems,
or gaps in the Israel Lobby argument?Paper 3: Analyzing New Domains in US Foreign Policy
(USFP)Select any 1 of the textbook readings. Compl
single opening paragraph, briefly summarize the author’s argument. The shortabstract
provided at the beginning of each article already does this, but do not copy andpaste it,
since it must flow with the overall tenor o
section of the essay, offer a concise defense of the argument. Why is it at leastplausible?
There is always something rationally defensible about a peer-reviewed journalarticle on US
inder of your response, offer a critique of the article. What are
the limits,problems, or gaps in the author’s argument? There are limits, problems, or gaps in
everyargument. You do not have to have answers to the problems you identify, but you
mustbe able to at least develop questions about the claims made by the author.o You are
encouraged to integrate current events and updated information in youranalysis, using
properly cited and referenced sources.Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality
via the Turnitin plagiarism tool