This high school resource explores modern conflict, geopolitics, and the risks of escalation through a timely TED Talk, helping students analyze war, decision-making, and global stability. Includes: • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 9–12 Subjects: Social Studies, Government, Global Studies, Political Science, ELA