Ep 2. Geography Of Global Conflict

In "Geography Of Global Conflict," we find Greendale Community College's study group embarking on a new class: "The World of Geography." However, they quickly discover that their professor, Professor Storer, is less than interested in teaching them about the world and instead is more concerned with pushing his own agenda.

The group finds themselves divided when Professor Storer assigns them a group project about geopolitics. The group is split into two teams: Team A and Team B. The assignment is to model a hypothetical geopolitical conflict and present it to the class. Team A focuses on the conflict between Syria and Israel, while Team B focuses on the conflict between Iran and Iraq.

Jeff, who is leading Team A, wants to present a calm and rational solution to the conflict. Britta, who is leading Team B, simply wants to win the assignment, which leads her to become hyper-competitive and aggressive towards Jeff and his team.

Throughout the episode, Abed, the film student, frames the narrative of the episode as a geopolitical thriller, complete with tense music and dramatic close-ups. As the episode progresses, the lines between the study group's project and the real-world conflicts they represent begin to blur.

The episode also features a subplot involving Troy, who is trying to prove that he's a "grown-up" and can handle his own affairs without the help of his overbearing friend, Abed. This subplot provides some comedic relief to the heavier geopolitical themes of the main plot.

Overall, "Geography Of Global Conflict" is an interesting commentary on the state of geopolitical conflict in the world today. The episode highlights how personal biases and agendas can complicate attempts at conflict resolution. Additionally, the episode showcases the complex power dynamics at play in geopolitics, particularly when it comes to nations vying for power and resources. Despite the heavy subject matter, the episode manages to remain lighthearted and playful, thanks to the antics of the study group and the clever use of filmic devices by Abed.