2. Explain the relationship between the environment and international security. What role does the environment play in this equation? What evidence do we have that there is any relationship at all? Is it significant enough to warrant the attention of international relations scholars and practitioners? Why or why not?

3. What is the nature of warfare and how did warfare change over time (especially since the Cold War)? What do you understand by the term, the new wars and asymmetric warfare? Do you agree with the assumption that war is highly unlikely to occur between the current great powers? Explain your reasoning.