Research current-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. Trace the significance of Pakistan's present-day nuclear arms race with India in light of its involvement in the war in Afghanistan. Assess the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan, a group to which Pakistan funneled much of the U.S. aid in the late 1980's and early '90's. Carter's decision to boycott the 1980 Moscow Olympics is still debated. Have them research different perspectives on this issue.
Students can debate the issue.