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PRIMING POPULATIONS

Drawing from Raphael Lemkin's work and our in-class discussion on the "techniques of genocide involving a coordinated attack on elements of nationhood," discuss how vulnerable populations in Kuwait may experience a process reflective of being "primed" to become targets of violence. Consider the following elements: political, social, cultural, economic, biological, physical, religious, moral.

Basic Questions of Genocide

Apply the basic questions of genocide to Kuwait, as discussed in exercise one. What categories of people you believe are most vulnerable to collective acts of violence and why? What can be done to prevent such violence from happening and/or protects vulnerable populations? As future leaders in your respective fields outline a plan that promotes peaceful resolutions