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Simulation on Peacekeeping in Kashmir: An American Choice ActivitySimulation on Peacekeeping in Kashmir: An American Choice Activity
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US Institute of Peace
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Simulation on Peacekeeping in Kashmir: An American Choice

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Will the United States take a stand in the Kashmir conflict? A mock meeting of the minds examines a peace proposal between China, Pakistan, and India to determine if the United States should deploy troops to the area. Individuals take on the roles of key government figures and discuss a possible peacekeeping mission. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

peace, the military, china, india, pakistan, conflict, conflicts, conflict resolution, global conflicts, active listening, life skills, asia, the united states, character building

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Review an article about the conflict with your group to provide a starting point for student research
  • Have pupils conduct brief meetings with sub-groups to ensure everyone is clear on their positions

Classroom Considerations

  • Adjust the roles as needed depending upon the number of participants in the group

Pros

  • The simulation is well-written and interesting
  • Supplemental materials give important support to facilitators that are new to organizing large simulations

Cons

  • Several of the resource links no longer work

Common Core

RH.11-12.7 RH.11-12.9

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