https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l The Secretary of State should assign 1-2 people in the group an area to look at using the Upfront article on foreign affairs in 2019. Everyone should summarize at least one issue. Then determine your TOP priorities after your group discussion. Be ready to present to the President. en-us 2019-11-06 16:19:02 UTC 2019-11-08 15:05:42 UTC hello@padlet.com lukaspet3597 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408658067 Many countries in Europe such as Hungary, Sweden, Italy, Austria, and Poland have a refugee problem. Due to this, Anti-immigrant political parties have begun to gain party because more and more people are starting to dislike all the refugees coming into their countries]]> 2019-11-08 14:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408658067 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408658130 Yemen is undergoing a civil war that has lead to the deaths of more than 17k civilians]]> 2019-11-08 14:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408658130 esmehea1155 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408658703 Civil war threatening to break out in Columbia after the peace deal deteriorates. 200,000 people forced to flee their homes as a result of the violence between the government and the rebel group FARC.]]> 2019-11-08 14:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408658703 avantikapan2554 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408659395 Trump's main platform is building a wall along the U.S border with Mexico. He declared a national emergency so $2.5 billion in funds, specifically military funds, could be given to build the wall. Unfortunately, there was a government shutdown because of the conflicts between the two political parties because the Democrats are not in support of funding it. ]]> 2019-11-08 14:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408659395 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408659666 The peace deal that was sign almost at the beginning of 2019 had ended five years of fighting and threw out the five years of fighting it has driven 4.5 million people from there homes ]]> 2019-11-08 14:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408659666 dakotaloh6520 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408659744 Two state solution has not moved forward since 1993 and US supports peace and Palestinian economic development]]> 2019-11-08 14:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408659744 humdaanahm7370 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408660101 The United States and China have been in a large trade war since the past year, and it has been escalating constantly. Trump imposed $250 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese goods coming into the US.]]> 2019-11-08 14:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408660101 dakotaloh6520 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408661104 The taliban keeps Afghanistan in constant conflict and the Afghan government does not have to ability to properly manage the conflict.]]> 2019-11-08 14:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408661104 lukaspet3597 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408661667 Britain's plan to leave the EU is at a halt because many are pushing for a trade deal with the EU to lessen the consequences. The other side is the Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to leave the EU no matter if there is a deal or not. ]]> 2019-11-08 14:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408661667 humdaanahm7370 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408662917 North Korea has been conducting many nuclear tests, and refuse to give up their nuclear weapons. Trump constantly seeks to have good relations with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.]]> 2019-11-08 14:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408662917 dakotaloh6520 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408663315 Elephants have continued to be poached and Botswana a previous safe space for Elephants is now having its elephants killed.]]> 2019-11-08 14:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408663315 avantikapan2554 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408663640 The relationship between Cuba and the U.S are not great. Cuba's economy is in need of a lot of help. There have been shortages of food and other necessities, but however the government of Cuba has been showing signs of some improvement.]]> 2019-11-08 14:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408663640 esmehea1155 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408663745 Violent protests break out in Venzuela after authoritarian leader Maduro seized control of the army to stay in power. Millions of people flee to neighboring countries.]]> 2019-11-08 14:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408663745 lukaspet3597 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408664225 Russia's president Vladimir Putin has been in power for many years. He has gained this power through getting rid of people and things going against him. On top of this, in order for Russia to achieve better relations with the United States of America, Russia interfered with the 2016 election.]]> 2019-11-08 14:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408664225 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408664398 Thousands of fires in the worlds largest rain forest (some started by people) stared to clear the land and began global out range. This rain forest soaks up carbon dioxide which effects climate change. ]]> 2019-11-08 14:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408664398 avantikapan2554 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408666247 These countries are trying to flee from the violence and head up north for safety and to live a better life in the states. ]]> 2019-11-08 14:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408666247 lukaspet3597 https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408678454 Many countries in Europe such as Hungary, Sweden, Italy, Austria, and Poland have a refugee problem. Due to this, Anti-immigrant political parties have begun to gain party because more and more people are starting to dislike all the refugees coming into their countries]]> 2019-11-08 15:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/meredith_schellhase/sl6e201h6g3l/wish/408678454