Identifying a recent related story in the news media and reflecting on how the readings/media relate to or help us understand the story.

Kabul/Conflict

The slides should include any interesting background or facts about the authors of the readings/media.

Elaboration of two or three cross-cutting themes across the readings/media, such as theoretical or ideological debates, ideas, symbols, images, and issues, and implications for our broader understanding of global urban politics.

Identifying a recent related story in the news media and reflecting on how the readings/media relate to or help us understand the story.