In the Hunt for Red October, the CIA is currently trying to get the Red October (a Russian missile ship). They have Jack Ryan, the protagonist, has come up with a plan to take over the Red October and bring it to America and use it as they see fit. But the thing is that the CIA and the president (in the book) only want the Red October because they don't want the Soviet Union to have it. They want to make sure whatever is on that ship cannot be used against them if a war actually breaks out because their was so much tension between the United States, the Soviet Union, and other countries during this time. Currently, the United States and Russia have been experiencing some tension especially since Donald Trump has become our president. The U.S. trying to isolate Russia which might push Russia to an alliance with China. Recently, Russia and Ukraine have started to really dislike each other. Ukraine is currently in the process of building a wall around it's border with Russia because they hate them THAT much. With everything going on between these countries, people are starting to think the Cold War has started up again. What do you think?
If you would like to read more about the current situation with the reappearing Cold War take a look at the link here.
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Elise
4/27/2017 08:44:35 am
This is very good at describing what you read and what is happening these days that relate to your book. I don't know a lot about boats though...
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Kailah A. Joy-Alford
5/5/2017 01:19:02 pm
The relation from your book to current day is just alike. Basically the cold war all over again is about to happen are what you're saying?
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Marie
5/8/2017 09:47:17 am
Great job connecting your book to things that we understand. Very strong summary that hooks your readers and makes them want to read your book.
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