SITUATION ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
Difficult situations and frustrations occur in diplomatic
situations. Whether one has no experience in this field or has been working in
it for a while, it is important to be able to identify, anticipate and analyze
such potential problems. In this assignment, you will be provided with concrete
examples of such situations, by reading Holbrooke’s book. This will be an
exercise of imagination and problems assessing and solving skills and will
benefit both beginner and professional in the field of diplomacy and geopolitics.
INSTRUCTIONS
For this assignment, you will read the book To End a War by
Richard Holbrooke. You will pick a situation Holbrooke had to face, from his
book. You will then write a 3-page analysis with clear and concise points on
what happened and what you would have done the same or differently had you been
in Holbrooke’s place. In your analysis, include what happened and why, followed
by what you would have done and why.
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Make sure to have a solid and logically flowing
arguments in your analysis.
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If you would not have done anything differently,
include arguments for why Holbrooke’s strategy was the best answer to that
situation.
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Remember, it is not enough to state what was
done or would have been done. Rational, logically flowing arguments and
descriptions are necessary.
 Length of assignment: 3 full pages
 Format of assignment: Turabian
 Number of citations: minimum of 3 citations
 Acceptable sources: the Holbrooke book, scholarly sources.
Make sure to check the grading rubric for details on the
grading process.