DEPARTMENT OF PEACE STUDIES AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2023/24
PES4018-B_2023_4 SEM1_BDA UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM – Essay SUPPLEMENTARY
Assessment: One essay of 2800-3000 words
(80% of total module marks)
Submission Date:
The title of the essay can be drawn from the following (no other titles will be accepted):
- Evaluate the effectiveness of international law and regimes in mitigating and averting armed conflicts among nations, particularly in light of escalating tensions among major Analyse the potential for achieving worldwide collective security through the United Nations Security Council framework.
- Describe the key theoretical frameworks in International Relations: Realism, Liberalism, and Discuss how these perspectives assist in comprehending the actions and interactions of states and other global actors in the contemporary international system.
- Explore the notion of power within International Relations. Discuss how power is conceptualised and quantified in the realm of international politics and different approaches for how the risks of armed conflict between states can be mitigated.
- Assess the influence of global institutions and organizations, such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, on international politics. Consider their roles in fostering diplomacy, resolving conflicts, and facilitating economic interactions between countries.
- Explain the concept of the security dilemma in international To what extent is it applicable in relation to the key risks of armed conflict in contemporary international relations?
- Analyse the changing framework of global governance, highlighting the impact of non-state entities like multinational corporations, NGOs, and terrorist organizations on international relations and worldwide
- Review the primary analytical approaches in the literature for examining the beginnings and development of the Cold War.
- Investigate the intricacies of major power competition in the current international political scene, focusing on the significance of nuclear Examine how the strategies and policies of leading nations affect global stability and order, including the role of nuclear deterrence.