Mike's Weekly Reflection 9/26

After reading all the reflections talking about the work in this class, I have to say I am in some agreement with the amount of weekly reading that can seem overwhelming at most times. It is however getting slightly better as I practice my speed reading techniques and develop a method to more effectively read the articles.

       Trying to find some positive aspect of the class I started browsing today's Middle Eastern news section on "The Guardian"'s website and found an article discussing President Morsi's speech at the UN. Morsi described the events in Syria as "the greatest tragedy of our age" and spoke in favor of the reforms in his country. Morsi also spoke out in favor of democratization in the region and against overtly powerful nuclear arsenals. After discussing the situation in Egypt in detail in this class I find I have a much greater respect for President Morsi, struggling to maintain power and balance in his own country he has the strength in his convictions to come out on the international scene and speak so strongly. This class is an interesting learning experience for insight on the region and not even halfway through the semester it is already changing my lens for viewing global events and figures such as President Morsi.