Transfer of Power Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

Transfer of Power Topics for Discussion

Who is the villain of Transfer of Power? Who is the hero?

Who is a greater threat to the safety of Americans, a foreign terrorist or a corrupt politician?

What are some of the forms of power in this novel? Which are the most effective in attaining goals?

What assets do politicans provide in a time of crisis? How are those assets different from those the military provides in a time of crisis?

What liabilities do politicans possess in a time of crisis? How are those liabilities different from those the military possesses in a time of crisis?

Do you believe that Rafique Aziz's national address, in which he beseeches the mercy of the American people, contains viable points about international politics, or is he simply blaming the United States for the Middle East's problems?

Is Anna Rielly right not to want to sign a confidentiality agreement? Why or why...
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