-10 PAGES

-use at least 15-20 references please

-I have added some of the class readings, if you could try to reference those as well, that would be awesome!

Your answer should include:

international relations theory or a combination of theories you think best explains the behavior of each

state in terms of their decision to join the alliance and their decision to maintain it. You should also

include what you believe to be the most convincing alternative explanations and a justification for why

you think your preferred theory does a better job.

If your paper is about the security relationship it should include details, such as:

When did the alliance relationship begin? What was the relationship between the two states before the

alliance?

Provide a brief history of the security aspects of the alliances. Has the U.S. engaged in military conflict

with or against this state?

Has the U.S. deployed troops to the country? How many troops has it deployed? Has the number of

troops changed over time? If so, how and why?

Does the U.S. keep bases in the country? If so, what is the purpose of the bases?

Does the U.S. engage in military exercises with the state?

Are the forces interoperable (i.e. do they have similar equipment and training so that they can fight with

one another)?

What are the primary security benefits for each state? What are the costs associated with the

relationship?

For the economic relationship, the paper should provide a brief overview of the history of the economic

relationship between the two states:

What was the economic relationship between the two states before the alliance? What was it like after

the alliance?

What was the trade relationship and how has it changed over time? What does the state import from its

ally? What does it export to its ally? How have these trade flows changes over time?

What it the level and direction of Foreign Direct Investment?

Do the states loan to each other?

Do the states give one another economic or military aid?

Are there other economic costs or benefits associated with the relationship?

Tips

There is not one correct way to write this paper. This assignment was crafted to allow students freedom

to complete the assignment as they choose. Be that as it may, here are some suggestions for you to keep

in mind when writing the paper/preparing presentations. One, remember to focus the paper on the initial

questions. Two, although this paper has historical elements, all papers are making some kind of

argument, and all papers need to back up their arguments with evidence. Three, try to reference the

major ideas and theories from the class readings – they will help guide you. Four, the paper should look

organized and professional. Do your best to avoid spelling and grammar mistakes and include a

bibliography.