Favorably reviews "The Other Side," a global conflict resolution simulation available for high school social studies classes. Maintains that this program is well worth the time and effort required to integrate it into the study of modern history and international relations. (JDH)

Reviews changes that have occurred in the study of international relations during the past 10 to 15 years. Among the eight major changes noted are: an increasing amount of research, issues of deterrence and arms control are more prevalent, Third World development and modernization are less prevalent, and research involves more systematic empirical…

Describes three trends that are thought to be important in shaping the Pacific Rim and discusses the significance of each. The first is the continuing economic and military influence of the United States in the region; the second is the increasingly dynamic Japanese expansion; and the third trend is the diffusion of Chinese people throughout the…

Presents a geopolitical history of the African continent. Its geography, mineral resources, regional industrial development, and international role are discussed. The impact of African foreign policies on the struggle between China and Taiwan is examined. (AM)

This article describes how two independent nations which border the Republic of South Africa have reacted to its policy of apartheid. Malawi has maintained more friendly relations than Zambia but both have had to rely on economic ties and consequently have been unable to actively oppose South Africa's policy of apartheid. (JDH)

Discusses Australia's growth since European settlement and its development into a major world trader in industrial and high technology raw materials. Examines the country's expanding relations with New Zealand and other Pacific states which is the outgrowth of the realization that all will gain from greater international cooperation. (GEA)

Contends that the growing political and emotional split between the United States and Japan, the Pacific's two most powerful nations, may sever the unity of the Pacific Rim. Presents statistics, such as literacy and population growth rates, as well as economic data for thirteen Pacific Rim nations. (GEA)

Discusses the three Pacific cultural areas of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia and identifies the differences within and between the groups. States that a regionwide sense of identity has emerged because these small nations have gained independence from colonizing countries and joined regional institutions such as the South Pacific Forum. (GEA)

Describes Canada's status as a "middle power" in world affairs and discusses the country's increasingly active role as a superpower mediator and participant in world economic summits and international organizations. Examines Canada's involvement in the emergent Asia Pacific region and predicts a new role for Canada in international…

States that international trade is a prime factor linking the Pacific Rim nations. Discusses the differences in each nation's productive factors (land, labor, capital) and examines the emerging technological competition. Concludes that if U.S. firms cannot meet the challenge of foreign competition, then protectionism might limit further economic…

Introduces the articles in this issue, and reports five critical needs required to strengthen global studies in our schools. The needs are: (1) adoption of state and local policies; (2) encouragement of local curriculum development; (3) better teacher training; (4) bringing global studies into the educational mainstream; and (5) establishment of…

The popular revolution in Iran has been one of the most publicized yet least well understood events in world politics. This booklet was developed to contribute to the understanding of the complexities of the situation in relation to Iran's future and U.S.--Iranian relations. The booklet contains three parts that include: (1) the revolution; (2)…

The nuclear debate is one of critical importance and should be explored as part of the school curriculum. The psychology of denying the issue of nuclear arms and the psychological effects of the arms race on children is examined in this paper. A number of topics that might be included in discussion of nuclear issues are the arms race, politics,…

Discusses the belief system approach to foreign policy analysis which recognizes that individual, national, and international attributes contribute to a group's world-view. Identifies three U.S. belief systems and states that the geopolitical view, which aligns the world into zones of U.S.-USSR influence, has been predominant toward the Pacific…

The permanent U. S. Representative to the United Nations discusses the United States' role at the United Nations. Identifies three contexts in which the United States has been, in recent years, afforded the opportunity to participate in constructive action. Stresses the idea that the United Nations provides a productive forum. (KO)