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Question 1. How is the development of South America's agriculture sector impacting environmental conditions and economic growth within the region andinternationally? Discuss the soybean industry of Brazil or Argentina (orboth), its implications for land use, and the difficulty of adding value toexports.
Question 2. Assess the importance of the CTPP (or TPP) and the Pacific Alliance in promoting free trade and investment within Latin America and between Latin America and the world. How did U.S. withdrawal impact the CTPP's significance and what can Chile, Mexico, and Peru gain from it?
Question 3. What are the main threats and opportunities (economic, political, and social) arising from China's engagement with Latin America? Can Sino- Australian relations provide any insights relevant to Latin America, and vice-versa?
Question 4. In what sense has Mexico adopted a "hands off" approach to governance since the 1980s? How has this influenced Mexico's national development and international trade and investment partnerships?
Question 5. How can the Cuban government open the nation's economy while protecting the social gains of the Revolution?
Question 6. How are Latin American nations dealing with gender inequalities and domestic violence? What can we learn from the region about the social and legal implications of these problems and attempts to address them?
Question 7. How have political, social, and personal factors built bridges between Australia and Latin America? How has migration to Australia impacted bilateral relations?
Question 8. How can traditional arts, such as drumming and dancing, serve as a platform for understanding Latin America's African heritage? What do these art forms reveal about cultural identities and values? Draw on Week 9's presentation with guest lecturers and the readings.
Question 9. How effectively can digital technologies, such as 360-degrees video, assist academic learning about otherwise inaccessible contexts? Describe your experience viewing and interacting with the "Who is Nature?" film and whether you perceive room for improving its form and content.
Question 10. What are the main challenges facing Latin American Indigenous communities? Are there any insights to be gained from comparing with Australia, including in the area of environmental management?