Populism as a Threat to Democracy
For the supplementary resit assessment, you will be required to do the following:
Essay of 2800 – 3000 words: The essay questions will reflect what you have covered in class AND the material that we have indicated you should read on a topic based on your choice of questions. THE REFERENCES SHOULD BE FROM THE MATERIALS COVERED IN CLASS.
- Is soft power becoming more important than hard power in 21 century? Critically discuss.
- Is the state a necessary political unit?
- Is the rapid process of globalisation reinforcing nationalist sentiments?
- Why did the quality of democracy decrease worldwide during the last decade?
- Account for the global rise of authoritarianism in the 21st century.
- To what extent is populism a threat or a corrective to democracy?
- Assess the Marxist critique of Neoliberalism and Globalisation.
- To what extent is feminism still relevant today?
- Why are young European men and women drawn to Islamist movements?
- What are the constraints on popular protests as a form of civil resistance? Use Lebanon as a case study.