Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 7
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Instructions
Select one of the following smaller nations:

Korea
Vietnam
Cambodia
Cuba
Another smaller nation of your choice with instructor approval

For the initial post, address the following in relation to your selection:

Examine how Cold War policy by the main players affected the smaller nation.
Examine why democracy was not successful in that nation.
Describe the loss of personal liberties that were a result of democracy failing.
Has the nation’s political system changed since the Cold War? Explain.

Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. At least one of your responses should be to a peer who chose an option different from yours. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements

Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references