Yesterday I had you choose a global issue and you wrote about it on your blog. Today on your blog I want you to tell me about two different perspectives of your global issue. Are there people for an against your issue? Do people disagree on your issue? Is it a topic that can cause controversy? Look at the issue for two different perspectives. Tell me about those perspectives.
My topic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, is a global issue that sparks much controversy. The perspectives are typically centralled around a pro-Ukrainian or pro-Russian stance. This causes a lot of tension around the world as alliances are tested.
From a pro-Ukrainian standpoint the grievances are straight-forward: the Russians have invaded and intervened in Ukrainian affairs. They invaded and claimed the territory of Crimea and suspicions remain over whether or not they will invade further. Additionally, this is a way for Russia to keep its ally from separating and becoming less dependant on Russia as Ukraine integrates itself with the European union.
People who side with the Russians cite the ethnicities of the country as a justification. Much like when Germany invaded Austria to reclaim territorities with germanic peoples, Russia is ultimately reclaiming the slavic people living in the area who share Russian worldviews. Furthermore, Russia has a right to help decide the future of the country as they have traditionally been allies and shared resources.
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