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Conversation Questions on a New Cold War

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Where were you when you first heard the news of Russia invading Georgia?

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What do you think of the crisis over Georgia and its breakaway provinces?

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What do you know about the last Cold War?

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How would a new Cold War change the world?

5)

Do you think Russia’s President Medvedev is handling himself well?

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Russian troops are still on Georgian soil and monitoring Georgian ports. Is this occupation?

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If Russia thinks South Ossetia and Abkhazia should be independent countries, should it also give independence to Chechnya?

8)

Do you think the US is uncomfortable with Russia being peacekeepers?

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What do you think of the chances of a war between Russia and the US?

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Have you followed this news story a lot?

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Have you heard much in the news about Georgia’s actions in South Ossetia? Why does the Western press avoid reporting on this?

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Do you think there will be a new Cold War?

3)

Who do you think is winning the war of words between Russia and the USA?

4)

Do you think Russia was right to recognize South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states?

5)

Should Georgia join NATO quickly?

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China did not support Russia’s actions? How much did this hurt Russia?

7)

Do you think Russia might also enter the Ukraine?

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Should the world recognize South Ossetian and Abkhazian independence and end this crisis?

9)

What questions would you like to ask Russia and Americas’ leaders?

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Are you afraid of a new Cold War breaking out?