Assignment task:
1: Describe the characteristics of a fragile state
2: Discuss the nature of the international system
Choice 1: Review the website fragilestatesindex
Choose two states: one state that has recently declined on the index and one that has recently improved.
Explain why each state has either declined or improved, and consider the prospects for further deterioration or improvement.
Are they considered weak/fragile or failed?
Define the terms you use, such as a weak and failed state.
Be sure to use more than one source and reference the course material. Please be sure to paraphrase the information rather than quoting it.