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International Relations

International Relations. Today’s news: Obama – Middle East Mexico- Drug Cartels Sudan- War reigniting? Somalia- Who’s in charge?. What is a Child?. What is a child? At what age can you no longer be called a child? Teenager? Adult? What are the basic needs of children?

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International Relations

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  1. International Relations Today’s news: Obama – Middle East Mexico- Drug Cartels Sudan- War reigniting? Somalia- Who’s in charge?

  2. What is a Child? • What is a child? • At what age can you no longer be called a child? • Teenager? • Adult? • What are the basic needs of children? • What can happen if those needs are not met?

  3. Child Soldiers • Not a new phenomenon • American Revolution • Civil War • WWI • WWII • Vietnam? • What should be the minimum age for military? • Should this be an International Law or vary by nation?

  4. What does International Law say? Surprised? How could children be used in armed conflict?

  5. Why are there child soldiers? If it’s prohibited, why does it happen? Why would you want to use child soldiers in combat? Why would a child join an armed force or group?

  6. Why? • Commanders want children because • They don’t ask questions • They follow orders • They can be martyrs • They need for fighters • They are not fully aware of the risks • Children join because: • Revenge, anger • No parental/ family support • Self-protection • Poverty, means of survival • Societies value warfare, heroism, martyrdom • Peer pressure

  7. Video: “I don’t want to go back”

  8. Stories of Child Soldiers from around the world What did the child experience? What do you think the effect on the child’s community would be? How did becoming a solider affect these children’s lives and their futures? 1 story per table Group answers, 1 paper

  9. Homework: News Quiz Monday 9/27/2010

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