The letter must: • Describe the problem and its relevance to the home country’s interests; • Propose a diplomatic strategy for resolution or management; • Identify assets, constraints, and potential trade-offs. Choose an issue that allows you to be specific. Be complete yet succinct: clarity, grammar, and spelling count. You are encouraged to discuss your paper with me over the course of the semester. You can THINK: What are the roots of the conflict? How do politics impact the issue? The economy? The culture? · What diplomatic solutions were proposed? · What attitudes were effective or not effective in negotiating a diplomatic solution? · What did you learn about the topic?