In this week's audio guidance, the following issues and assignments are central:

  1. Literature Review: Please complete the Literature Review after reading the guidance in the Assignment area.

  2. Review Quizzes: Please continue to use the review quizzes to develop depth and understanding of course material.

  3. Study in multi-directional methods: Review, re-read, and look through future course objectives and assignments in order to get the most out of your studies. Synthesizing information and ideas involves reviewing and incorporating previous and future materials in this course.

  4. Future Chat Rooms (extra credit)--The Growth and Influence of the Shia Crescent. Next week we will again conduct a Chat Room, with the objective of understanding the Shia Crescent.

  5. Additional Resources added: Please note the following resources added to this course:

a. Jamestown Foundation link. A valuable link to the Jamestown Foundation, a leading think tank specializing in the study of insurgent groups, among other non state actors.

b. Research Sources: I have added a link to a website offering a variety of scholarly articles and primary sources.