The document outlines two distinct discussion prompts: one about the interrelationships among politics, corruption, and criminal organizations in Mexico, encouraging specific measures to address these issues, and another regarding the impact of the Soviet Union's collapse on the rise of pirate capitalism and organized crime, asking for an evaluation of these phenomena in the absence of the collapse. Each prompt requires a 300-word response with supported examples and opinions. The document emphasizes the need for specificity and substantiation in discussing these complex topics.

1. DB3.1: Mexico corruption
Discuss the connection between politics, corruption, and
criminal organizations in Mexico. How would you go about
separating these? Give examples and be specific. Support your
ideas on why you would do these specific measures.
DB3.2: Collapse of Soviet Union
How has the collapse of the Soviet Union fostered pirate
capitalism and organized crime? Be specific with your answer
and support your answer. Do you think that if the Soviet Union
did not collapse pirate capitalism and organized crime would
still flourish? Support your opinion.
300 words per post