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• Introductory paragraphs should contain • Background • Since 2003 the cost of coffee beans has increased by 700 percent. • Argument/ Thesis • This paper (explores/ examines/ investigates/ interrogates) the relationship of global politics to the rise of coffee prices. • Signposting • In order to explore this area of concern this paper introduces the world’s major coffee producing countries, provides historical analysis of the political climate in these countries, and illuminates a direct connection between authoritarian regimes and coffee prices in the US. • Transition • As much of our coffee is grown in African nations, this paper will begin with a focus on Kenya. When put together they look like this: Since 2003 the cost of coffee beans has increased by 700 percent. This paper investigates the relationship of global politics to the rise of coffee prices. In order to explore this area of concern, this project introduces the world’s major coffee producing countries, provides a historical analysis of the political climate in these countries, and illuminates a direct connection between authoritarian regimes and coffee prices in the US. As much of our coffee is grown in African nations, this paper will begin with a focus on Kenya.