Question 1
the 4 questions by thinking “transversally” and connecting ideas, conceptual and theoretical frameworks, as well as hard data from international relation.
usual you will need the UN Charter; you will find tons of numerical and hard data through the UN and the World Bank web sites.
- Present and discuss the changing nature of conflicts (causes/reasons to start a conflict; parties involved; casualties; methods of conducting war; resolution systems….) since the end of the Cold War and assess the capacity of existing legal and policy instruments to address current conflicts.
- Assess and discuss the role of Intergovernmental Organizations in the 21st century, the challenges faced by them, as well as their future.
- Present and assess the role of multilateralism in global and regional political economy in this early 21st century. Provide examples.
- Assess and discuss the level of resilience of the State as a proper level of governance in the current international system by showing how the State is challenged both internally and externally, and how this political unit reacts to these challenges.
- 800-900 words
- make it easy to understand.
Above all: Make sure there is a clearly stated and balanced thesis statement in each of your essays.
Question 2
Refer to the sections on Political Socialization (pages 136 to 141) and the Video about “What is Democracy?” Breaking It Down with Robert Brem Part 2 Now: Reflect upon your own process of political socialization and agents of socialization in your life.
- What agents have been most influential in shaping your core political beliefs and specific attitudes regarding politics?
- What do you think is the appropriate size and role of government in 21st century society?
- Explain your answer and remember to reference the material in the course reader, video, and text book. Answer all questions utilizing “in-text citation” style (e.g. author, year, page).