Choose ONE of the following prompts and write a 3-4 page (750-1000 word) essay in response. The length requirement refers to content not title page, works cited page. Use standard one inch margins, Times New Roman 12 font, double spaced. Regardless of which prompt you choose, be sure to explain your thoughts thoroughly and use evidence to support your opinions/argument. You should incorporate information from the textbook, Canvas lectures, and the BBC World News in your answer. Be sure to cite your information (I don’t care whether you use MLA, APA, or Chicago style for citation style; use whichever style you are most familiar with).
1. The global community has been focused on COVID-19 for the past several months. Different countries have experienced different rates of infection (R0) and different mortality rates related COVID-19. How are different countries’ experience with COVID-19 a reflection of the relationship between population and natural resources? Thinking of the goals and mission of the United Nations, is it their responsibility to take action to mitigate the effects of COVID-19? What else could/should be done?
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2. Does the UN mission, make-up, and practices (how it functions, treaties/declarations) embody a global consensus or does it exemplify ethnocentrism on the part of a few countries/regions? Your answer should reflect that you thought about such things as goals of the UN, make-up and practice of the UN Security Council, the UDHR, the ICC, global demographics, cultural attitudes (East v West) etc.
