two video critique

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Nixon’s China Game Review:

1. In the documentary, what were Nixon’s and Mao’s motivations for seeking US-China diplomatic normalization?

2. What were some challenges Chinese and US officials faced in their attempts to achieve successful Nixon’s visit to China?

3. At their meeting, why did Nixon tell Mao, “As a rightist, I can do things that leftist politicians can only talk about”?

4. What is your personal impression of the film (quality, message?)

Okinawa: The Future of US Military Bases Review:

1. According to Okinawa activists, in what ways are the US military bases in Okinawa causing problems for the residents of Okinawa? What do they hope will happen if US bases are removed?

2. According to the news report, why was Japanese Prime Minister Hatoyama placed in an “increasingly difficult political position”? What did Hatoyama ultimately decide?

3. What arguments were made by interviewed Japanese who were in favor of US military bases remaining in Okinawa?

4. What is your personal impression of the news report? Do you think the report covered the issue fairly and objectively? Were thee points/arguments made by the interviewed people that you found interesting, persuasive, disturbing?